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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesCity of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes Page 2 of 4 July 22, 2002 COMMITTEE OF WHOLE 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Richard Simpson, Council President convened the Committee of Whole meeting and led the pledge of allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Bob Abbott, Tukwila Police Officer, on behalf of the Highway 99 Action Committee, was pleased to present Joanne McManus with a plaque recognizing her volunteer efforts at the Neighborhood Resource Center as well as "making a difference on the Highway." Councilmember Carter thanked all volunteers at Tukwila's Neighborhood Resource Center. She recently visited such a facility, in another entity, and no one was working or volunteering. There was no one for her to speak with. Anna Bernhard, 14241 51 Avenue South, praised City staff for their efforts with the hanging flower baskets around the City. SPECIAL ISSUES: a. Update on Code Amendments pertaining to secure community transition facilities Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, noted the presence of Minnie Dhaliwal, Senior Planner; and David Livermore, Chair of Tukwila's Planning Commission. All are present to answer questions of the Council. Mr. Lancaster noted Council was briefed in June on issues involving the regulating of Secure Community Transitional Facilities (SCTF). These are less restrictive living arrangements for sexually violent predators coming out of a Special Commitment Center at McNeil Island. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed draft ordinance and has created some changes. Those changes have been forwarded in the form of recommendations to the Committee of Whole. The Planning Commission concurred with staffs recommendations and requested the City Attorney review a comment letter received by the Department of Social and Health Services. They wanted to ensure the proposed amendments would prevail in the event of legal challenge. The commission's consensus was the City must offer maximum protection to its citizens while not precluding the location of secure community transition facilities. Additionally, they want nothing in the Tukwila Municipal Code that would serve as a basis for preemption by the State of Washington. David Livermore, Planning Commission Chair, thanked City staff for their efforts. He noted the importance of getting the proposed ordinance correct the first time as we only have one chance. Additionally, he stated his distinct impression that Tukwila is a "target" City for one of the facilities. At the request of the Planning Commission, the City Attorney's office reviewed the issue of a bed limitations (four versus three); the requirement of separation from residential areas and other correctional institutions; one -mile notification provisions and proximity of certain properties to the Boeing recreational facility. After a review of such issues, it was the decision of the Planning Commission that these facilities should be listed as an unclassified use in the MIC /H zone; subject to restrictions including no SCTF shall be allowed within 1,000 feet of any residential zone; adjacent to, immediately across the street or parking lot from, or within the line of sight of a "risk potential activity" as defined in RCW 71.09.202, as amended that include but are not limited to public or private schools; school bus stops; licensed day care and licensed preschool facilities; public parks, publicly dedicated trails and sports fields; recreational and community City of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes centers; churches; synagogues, temples, and mosques; and public libraries; nor within one mile from any existing SCTF or any other correctional institution. The criteria for unclassified use permits for SCTF should be amended and include that "no facility shall house more than four persons, or the number of persons requested by DSHS. Both demonstrate a need for additional beds in compliance with the RCW re: "equitable distribution" requirements. The facilities shall be located in relation to transportation facilities in a manner appropriate to their transportation needs. An unclassified use permit application for a SCTF shall be accompanied by many conditions to be laid out in the proposed draft ordinance. The proposed draft ordinance must be adopted by September 1, 2002 to avoid preemption by the State of Washington. In order to meet the deadline, Council will hold a public hearing on August 5, 2002, and adoption of the proposed ordinance could occur as early as August 19, 2002. b. Briefing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, led Council through a discussion of the written materials presented for this meeting. The City's Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed annual amendments and has made several recommendations for the review of Council. Based upon City Council direction in March, 2002, a summary of the proposed comprehensive plan amendments for planning consideration include: A draft ordinance amending the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, changing the zoning (City map) from LDR to L /LI at Interurban Ave. and South 139 and to adopt certain transit related policies was reviewed by Council. One typo was noted at the end of Section 3. The words "as Commercial /Light Industrial, rather than Low- Density Residential." are to be stricken. The sentence will end South 140 Street. Council will hold a public hearing on August 5, 2002, to receive testimony on the issues. REPORTS: a. Mayor Page 3 of 4 July 22, 2002 Mayor Mullet noted the Tukwila International Boulevard Street Improvements and Cascade View Park projects will soon go to bid. Additionally, he noted dump passes are being distributed this week and the Music in the Park series has begun. b. Council Councilmember Duffie wanted to go on record to thank Public Works Coordinator, Frank Iriarte, for his diligent responses and assistance in the Citrus Longhorned Beetle project. Councilmember Hernandez had a mini -print of the artwork submitted in the Tukwila Days Art Show. "Life along the Duwamish" was painted by 80 -year old Elizabeth Sampson and won first place. Council President Simpson had no report. Councilmember Carter attended a July 16 SCATBd meeting and a July 17 Regional Transit Committee meeting. Councilmember Haggerton attended two meetings on July 17 Cascade Water Alliance Board meeting and an ACC Executive Committee meeting. Councilmember Linder had no report. City of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes Councilmember Fenton had no report. b. City Staff Page 4 of 4 July 22, 2002 John McFarland, City Administrator, reported the Washington State Department of Agriculture will seek Court injunctions (Superior Court) for entry onto private residences to remove trees possibly inhabited by the Citrus Longhorned Beetle. Several homeowners are protesting access to property as they object to tree removal. Next Mr. McFarland reported an ongoing criminal investigation by Tukwila Police on the suspected suicide of a Normandy Park resident. d. Intergovernmental Lucy Lauterbach had no report. 7:56 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE. The motion carried 6 -0. h €Sm on, Council P Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes signed: August 5. 2002