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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesFebruary 27, 1984 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor City Council CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Unsightly poles and braces. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes: February 14, 1984. Prop. Resolution adopting 1984 -89 CIP. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Tukwila City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S 4/x37 Council President Phelps called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order and led the audience and the City Council Members in the Pledge of Allegiance. EDGAR D. BAUCH, MABEL J. HARRIS, DORIS E. PHELPS (Council President), CHARLIE E. SIMPSON. Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Rebecca Fox (Assistant Planner), Ted Freemire (Superintendent of Public Works), Pat Lowery (Chief of Police),Don Morrison (City Administrator), Mayor Gary L. Van Dusen, John Wallace (City Attorney). Mayor Van Dusen introduced Don Morrison, City Administrator, to the City Council and the audience. Mayor Van Dusen swore in the following members of the Police Department Police Clerk Penelope Reimer Police Officer Ernest B. Bessler Police Officer Dennis M. McOmber Mayor Van Dusen read a letter from the Drug Emporium expressing their respect for the Tukwila Police Department. They found a back door unlocked and alerted the company so it could be secured. Mayor Van Dusen reported that Valley Comm has signed the contract. Consultants are being selected to advise on the relocation of Valley Comm Center. No commitments have been made. Council President Phelps asked that Council Members submit to Dennis Hidell, Council Analyst, suggestions for discussion at the Council Retreat. Marilyn Steiger, President, Southcenter View Condominiums, 15280 Macadam Road, Apartment E206, Tukwila presented photos showing poles and braces that have been put up along Macadam Road South, adversely affecting the unobstructed view everyone thought they were purchasing. She requested an explanation and the immediate removal of the poles and braces. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, stated that approximately one year ago Northwest Bell requested permission to put up the temporary poles and braces in order to put in undergrounding. The Board of Adjustment gave permission for them to do so until June 1984. The project will be completed by that time and the temporary lines will be removed. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 1984 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Phelps stated the proposed resolution was formulated at the request of the Council to help explain some of the concerns of the Council. Councilman Bauch asked how water, sewer, etc., will be separated? Mayor Van Dusen said they will be prioritized by appropriate fund. COUNCILMAN MORGAN ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 7:53 P.M. Discussion took place with the thought that some parts of the memorandum from the Planning Department dated February 6, 1984 should be included in the resolution, especially Part IV which sets forth the CIP review process and schedule. Councilman Morgan said she sees the resolution as general and not locked into a specific time. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 27, 1984 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Contd. Prop. Resolution adopting 1984 -89 CIP contd. Proposed Ordinance creating Sister City Committee. NEW BUSINESS Request for purchase compactor tractor for Sewer Dept. Request to purchase trailer mounted lt. bar for Water Dept. Mayor Van Dusen said in the past purchases and improvements have been done on a year to year basis and there has never been a long -range plan. It is more appropriate to have a long -range plan. Councilman Morgan said the proposed resolution does not do an adequate job of explaining the CIP. She said the resolution should explain why the City should have a CIP and deal with a specific object. MOVED BY MORGAN, NO SECOND, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE PLACED BACK IN THE COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR REVIEW AND INPUT TO MORE CLEARLY STATE THE BASIS FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE CIP, THE PROCEDURES INVOLVED, AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF A BOARD BASE CONSTITUENCY TO GIVE THE CITY A CONCEPT OF LONG -RANGE PLANNING IN THIS PARTICULAR AREA TO BE BROUGHT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AT A TIME WHEN THE COMMITTEES ARE READY TO PUT IT FORWARD. MOTION FAILED, NO SECOND. Council President Phelps said there is no attempt to pressure the City Council on this matter. The Council wanted ideas and asked that it be placed in resolution form. It is presently in all committees of the Council and we will look for some course of action to be suggested by the committees. Councilman Bauch asked if this is identical to the 6 -year plan for the parks. It should be identical. We are also trying to adopt an equipment rental plan. We should not redo the plans. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, TO MOVE THIS AGENDA ITEM INTO THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES FOR FURTHER ACTION. Councilman Morgan said she would request the administration to address itself to recently adopted capital plans, including the parks and recreation plans and where there are differences they present a memorandum to the appropriate committee stating the differences and the rationale for the difference. That would include the comprehensive water plan, the 6 -year street plan and the parks and open space plan. *MOTION CARRIED. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan Councilman Simpson stated this plan has come out of the Utilities Committee recommending approval by Council. Cris Crumbaugh, representing Segale Company, stated they looked at their area and noted they had some deficiencies. They rehired the people who had done the sewer and flow tests were taken. It showed they had reserve capacity and the flow was adequate. They had gone to some expense. MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE SANITARY SEWER PLAN BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE PLACED BACK IN THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF COMPACTOR TRACTOR FOR SEWER DEPARTMENT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SIM1PSON, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE REQUEST TO PURCHASE TRAILER MOUNTED LIGHT BAR FOR WATER DEPARTMENT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 27, 1984 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Request to purchase 3/4 ton van for Bldg. Maintenance. ADJOURNMENT 8:45 P.M. MOVED BY. MORGAN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE REQUEST TO PURCHASE 3/4 TON VAN FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. Councilman Bauch stated the Council needs to establish a policy that if a replacement is needed the surplus property be declared surplus and not turned over to another department to use. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Doris Phelps, CouncilOresident No► ja Booher, Recording Secretary 4105-9