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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-23 Committee of the Whole MinutesJuly 23, 1984 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Phelps led the audience and City Council Members AND in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Committee of the Whole CALL TO ORDER Meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor Highline Lawsuit. So. 152nd land clearing. City Council Firefighter Contract negotiations. SHOW TELL King County Youth Training Program. DISCUSSION 55th Ave. So. /So. 140th Str. Improve- ment Project. Proposal from Costco Wholesale for their prop. development. OLD BUSINESS Urban Design Study, Phase I update (Transit Center). TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S 1 7 1 7 o City Hall Council Chambers L. C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, DORIS E. PHELPS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOE H. DUFFIE, WENDY A. MORGAN. Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Brad Collins (Director of Planning), Hubert Crawley (Fire Chief), Jim Haney (City Attorney), Don Morrison (City Administrator), Earnest Ross (City Engineer), Byron Sneva (Director of Public Works). There were reports from Council Members and City officials regarding the City of Highline lawsuit. Council President Phelps reported a letter had been received from a citizen encouraging the City to drop the lawsuit. Councilman Bohrer, Morgan, and Harris stated they were in favor of continuing the lawsuit. Cris Crumbaugh, audience, stated the Chamber of Commerce is not against the Highline incorporation, however, they do not approve of the boundaries. Leo Sowinski, 16050 51st, Tukwila, said he would like to have the boundary lines changed. Some of the people in the presently proposed area are in favor of coming to the City of Tukwila. They should have their wants recognized. Don Morrison, City Administrator, stated there will be a meeting with the property owner on the South 152nd land clearing. He stated there will be no building permit until the situation is resolved as to restoration and compliance. Councilman Phelps reported the firefighter contract negotiations will commence on August 1 at 10 a.m. The youth who are participating in the King County Youth Training Program were in attendance at the meeting. Ellen Callahan, Personnel Assistant, introduced each of the youth to the City Council Members and described the job they are performing for the City. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, stated the bids for this project were too high and have been rejected. A new set of plans are ready to go out. Councilman Harris reported the Transportation Committee is working with staff on the Costco proposal. Don Morrison, Administrative Assistant, reported the Community Affairs Committee met with staff to review the Metro Transit Center/ Urban Form I Study, Phase I. Metro's previous proposal for additional study from both the City and Metro was discussed. Also discussed was the effect our meeting may have with the Metro Capital Facilities Subcommittee. Metro staff has indicated that additional study elements and joint work program was a moot point requiring no action until after the next CFS meeting when the Tukwila Transit Center is discussed. If the CFS decides to pursue additional work program elements the City is prepared to work with the Task Force and Council to facilitate a satisfactory resolution of the Transit Center siting question. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 23, 1984 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS RECESS 9:10 9 :20 P.M. Prop. Res. endorsing participation in /and financial support of Seattle /King County Economic Dev. Council. Request to repeal Brad Collins, Planning Director, introduced Edward M. Schaffnit, Res. #736, gen. guide- real estate consultant. Mr. Schaffnit stated he was representing lines for dev. of D. Bruce Smith who is interested in purchasing the property at property at Andover Andover Park West and Strander Boulevard. They are requesting the Pk. W. Strander. repeal of Resolution No. 736. It was passed as guidelines for the Chartwell project and concerned their proposed development at the time. The resolution makes the property unappealing. Jim Haney, City Attorney, expressed the legal opinion that each point in the resolution can be addressed in the zoning and CEPA process. Mr. Schaffnit said the specified size of the pond in the resolution makes development difficult. There are fluctuations in the depth of the water and the resolution speaks of preserving the water fowl. These facts make it hard to reconcile with urban development. Councilman Bohrer stated he would like to see the development of the property. Resolution No. 736 repealed Resolution No. 656 which was even more restrictive. He felt the present resolution does not react to specifics of the Chartwell proposed development any more than the previous resolution did to an unknown owner. The resolution is not tailored to Chartwell. It is expected when the site is changed there will be an adverse effect on the water fowl habitat. Brad Collins, Planning Director, said the two issues are the desire to maximize environmental concerns and promote development. Both of these can be done. The difficulty is in trying to reach trade -offs or compromise. The size of the pond and the wild life natural habitat are two of the concerns of the City. Council President Phelps asked if it would be better for the Council to make a policy statement regarding the property. Brad Collins, Planning Director, said if the property owners subdivide it would require an environmental impact statement and it would be subject to appeal and review by the City Council and Planning Commission. The site is controversial. Councilman Duffie asked Mr. Schaffnit how much of the property they would like to develop. Mr. Schaffnit said they would like to sell the property to a developer. The developer would like to have all of the restrictions removed and then come and present a plan to the City Council for their approval. When there is a requirement that the water fowl be left as is it does not give much flexibility. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION PREPARE AN ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 736 AND SHOW WHICH ONES ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY BECAUSE OTHER LAWS CAN PROVIDE THE PROTECTION AND HOW THE REMAINING PORTION OF THESE PROVISIONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORTIVE BUT ARE SUPPORTED ONLY BY THIS RESOLUTION CAN BEST BE MAINTAINED IN THE FUTURE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Phelps with Council Members present as previously listed. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER ITEM 9(C) OF THE AGENDA AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 23, 1984 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Prop. Ord. requiring MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE installation of auto- BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE matic fire detectors COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. in new existing bldgs. repealing Ord. #1061. Request for approval MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE BUDGET TRANSFER FOR to purchase 2 file PURCHASE OF THE FILE CABINETS BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR cabinets for Risk COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Management 1 cabinet for Bldg. Official. Prop. Ord. providing MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE for reimbursement of BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. mileage expense. Prop. Res. accepting donation of piano. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Harris said she would like to have the specified amount of "21.5¢ per mile effective July 15, 1984" removed from Section 1 of the proposed ordinance. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Request to make Don Morrison, Administrative Assistant, stated the newly hired Police temporary appointments Chief will report for work on August 15. There is a possibility to Sgt. positions in of three sergeant openings. The new police chief would like to Police Dept. fill these positions by making temporary appointments of acting sergeants and acting lieutenant so the police chief will have the opportunity to review and evaluate their performance. The labor contract provides for temporary appointments. The acting sergeants and lieutenant would be paid as sergeants and lieutenant while working in that capacity. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE POLICE REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE 10 :18 P.M. WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. PL Doris E. Phelps, Council P►fe ;ident Norma Booher, Recording Secretary