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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 04/24/1969 f- 1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING -- APRIL 24, 1969 -- VRPC OFFICE ATTENDING: Gordon Hall , Irvin Iverson, Francis Pugh, Gordon Gould] and Ethan Robbins. Mr, Robbins presented a Rapid Transit Plan he had worked on. It would cover the area between Tacoma and Everett. This would be mainly a rail transit program, using the present rail lines, with expansion available in other fields of transporation, such as ferry, bus, and monorail. This would i-)rovide rapid transit throughout the entire valley area, His estimation was that this could be built 'for approximately 40 million dollars at the present time. Gordon Gould, Chairman of the Mass Transit Study, announced he would present it to his committee for further consideration and contact Mr. Robbins to be present at that meeting. Gordon Gould gave a report on the Planning Association of Washington Conference he attended in Richland on April 11th & 12th. He said the general idea of the conference was looking beyond the physical Manning and looking ahead to the environ- mental and social aspect of planning. The possibility of VRPC co-sponsoring the P A 'W Conference in the fall of 1970 is being studied. A report will be given on this subject at the next Executive Meeting, by Gordon Gould. The next Executive Meeting will be held May 8th at the VRPC Office at 5:30 P.M., prior to the General Meeting to be held at the Renton City Hall the same evening at 7:30 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M. VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNIidG COMMISSION GENERAL MEETING -- TUKWILA CITY HALL -- APRIL 24, 1969 -- 7:30 P.M. Gordon Gould reported on the Planning Association of Washington Conference he attended in Richland, Washington, on April llth and 12th. He stated less emphasis was put on planning through zoning, and more on the social problems as well as environ- mental problems of planning. VRPC is seeking information from the PAW Committee, regarding scheduling the PAW Conference in the Green River Valley area in the fall of 1970. There will be more information on this at the next General Meeting. In a report on Mass Transit - Gordon Gould announced a meet- ing had been held in the 'VRPC office with Derrick Wolfall, Larry Coffman, Don Eide, Phil Droke, and Byron Sneva. He had also i attended a meeting at the Puget Sound Governmental Conference on Rapid Transit. At the present time they are investigating the various plans of Mass Transit. Baldwin Sammis said he wanted to have a meeting with George Wannamaker, of King County Flood Control . He asked as many members of the VRPC as possible to attend. This will be held before the next general meeting and all members will be notified in advance. A motion was made by Iry Iverson, that the General Meeting night of the VRPC be changed from the 4th Thursday of the month to the 2nd Thursday of the month. Motion seconded and passed. Awards were presented to Charles Baker, Robert Wing, Noel Bicknell , Baldwin Sammis and Kenneth ',leeks, for the outstanding service they have given to the Valley Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Edward Sands, King County Planning Director, was guest speaker for the evening. He said it is extremely difficult to have long range plan- ning throughout the Valley area. The King County planning has to be coordinated around the cities and in the far reaching Page 2 suburban areas. The social attitudes change in different areas about every 5 to 10 years, and as a result, King .County works on short range plans that are constantly being up-dated. He also announced one of the main and most important things that should be done now and in the future, would be to work closer with both the elected officials and the regional planning commissions. "The more we meet and discuss problems together, the faster results will be accomplished," he said. The question of Mobile Homes and their building requirements was raised. "What is the future of Mobile Homes and will they be permitted on single residence lots?" The reply was that as long as they meet building code requirements, there is really nothing that can be done about them at the present time. The main thing seems to be more of a social problem than anything else. Most homeowners do not care to live next to a Mobile Home, even though they may be very well constructed and meet all building codes. Byron Sneva said, "Zoning for Mobile Homes will probably have to be changed as it was at one time for Apartment Houses. They are both in great demand, and will continue to be in the future." Mr. Sands was asked about the future of the area around the Seattle-Tacoma Airport for industrial zoning. He said the south end of the airport has been selected by Forward Thrust as a park site, but there have been several sections to the north of the field that have been zoned for industry. The next General Meeting will be held May 8th in the Renton City Hall at 7:30 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ATTE'NDIi-)G! GENERAL MEETLAG. APRIL "24, `19&9 -- TUK4I-LA CITY HALL RON TOLLEFSON1 REETOM RECORD-:CHRONICLE BALDWIN SAMMIN, KENT DON COWLES' GREAT NORTHERN! RAILWAY CO GERDEM CLARK KENT CLARK TEEGARDEP4 REPTOth:; EDWIN NELSON KEPT ROGER L. VON GOHREi :' ASSP'. OF WPd INDUSTRIES LYLE SAMDELIUS TUK141ILA BYROM SNEVA "TUK'WILA CHARLES 0. BAKER TUKWILA ROBERT C;'-VJIHG " ` • „ -. TUKWILA KENNETH F. WEEKS AUBURN D'WIGHT GARDNER- '- TUKWILA - C. Y. MC GARRIGLE RENTON FRANK PE'PP_, TUK"A1LA- MRS. H.V. CHARfIELL L '.J V SO KING COUNTY r -' FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY COUNCIL JANE BRITT L W V OF SO KING COUNTY GENE WILLIAMS "'. AUSURGrc GLEN W. SHERWOOD KEPT ROSEMARY HORtJ00D PLANk-ING & COMMUHITY AFFAIRS AGENCY ROF, METTL€R r-TUK44ILAr, EDWARD B. SAND KING COUNTY PLANNING DEPT., FRANCIS 'A PUGH o PACiFIC ,. GORDON GOULD ALGONA I'RVIV JVER50Pl TUKWILA GORDON HALL KEHT HELEN I'RW If x _ ' KEVT K VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING VRPC OFFICE - 5:30 P. M. ATTENDING: GORDON HALL, JAN' KLIPPERT, Gordon Gould, Francis Pugh, and Guests Brad Gillespie and Max Fullmer. Mr. Brad Gillespie, of King County Flood Control Office, gave a brief report on the Flood Control progress in the Valley. The President has authorized funds for construction starts on P.L. 566 projects natiowide . There is a great d eal of competition for the monies available atpresent . Mr. Gillespie requested the VRPC and its members to write to their Congressmen and Senators to ;gush for a Green River Project start as soon as possible. He will keep us informed of all progress being made through Mr. Sammis, Committee Chairman of VRPC' s Storm dater and Flood Control Committee. Mr. Sammis said he would like to have a survey made to determine the amount of funds private industry has spent on drainage in the Valley. Max Fullmer announced he thought this information could be obtained throught his office. Since Gordan Gould has been hired part time to work for VRPC, a letter is being sent to the entire mailing list to clearify his duties. It is felt by all the Executive Board members, that ALL members of VRPC should make every effort to attend every committee meeting, and the monthly general meeting as they are asked to do. They are the representatives, appointed by their Mayors, to work with the Valley Regional Planning Commission. The information received through the VRPC, should then be taken back to their Mayors and Council for consideration. We are also providing a greater informational center, through our office, and help is needed from all members fcr this . Gordon Gould will be attend the Planning Assoication of Washington meting to be held in Richland, April tlth and 12th. he will report on this at the general meeting to be held at Tukwila on April 24th. -1 - S Because of a conflict of meeting dates between the Suburban Mayors and The Valley Regional Planning Commission, a change has been asked in the date of the VRPC General Meeting night. A new meeting date has been scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month. If this is not satisfactory with everyone, please contact our office (UL 4-3020) before April 24th. The meeting date change would be effective in May. The next meeting will be held as usual on the last Thursday of the month (April 24th) . The next Executive Committee meeting will be held at 5:30 PM. , in the VRPC office - April 24th -- before the General meet- ing of the same evening. enclosure -2- , � t DRAFT FOR DISCUSS IOH ONLY APRIL 3, 1969 TO: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Attached is a proposal for organizational change for the Valley Regional Planning Commission. It is submitted for your review and discussion. The major changes include changing the name of the organization to - South County Council of Governments,. and expanding membership and representation to provide for unincorporated areas, additional incorporated areas and providing for Community Councils . VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION PROPOSAL ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURE I. Policy Authority Board of Mayors from membercities and representatives from King County legislative districts and community councils. Authorize program, budget expenditures, personnel selection II . Executive Council Mayors, city administrators or mayor' s appointees elected officers To develop program proposals, administer programs, research and development responsibilities, education and information program. III. Membership A. Six representatives from each City, Council , or County Kent, Renton, Auburn, Tukwila, Pacific, Algona, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Surien Community, Federal Way Community, King County. B. Six representatives to include, but not limited to; 2 - City Councilman, or representatives 2 - Planning Commission or Planning Director 1 - Staff 1 - At large -1 - C, Associate Membership - non-voting 1 ) Appointed representatives from public and private utilities, chambers of commerce, school districts, " inor" taxing districts, individuals and corporations interested in planning, and organizations and associations interested in planning. 2) Associate members are invited and encouraged to; a) participate on committees b) offer support to the efforts of the VRPC IV. Change the name to: South County Council of Governments -2. April 8, 1969 TO: ALL VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS FROM: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBJECT: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF GORDON GOULD As you know Gordon Gould has been placed on the VRPC payroll on a part time basis. His duties and responsibil - ities are two fold. One area of responsibility will be to collect data, establish liaisons and assist the Consulting Engineer in data gathering for the Railroad Crossing Study. His other area of responsibility will be in providing staff services for the operating committees. The success of the committees and their operation, will lie with Gordon' s effectiveness. Committee Chairmen-may call on Gordon to call meetings, establish agenda; take minutes, provide follow-through correspondence, research and data gathering, report to the executive committee and provide data so that Committee Chairmen can report to the VRPC membership. In this role, committee chairman may call Gordon to establish their committee meetings and seek his staff support. It is also implied, that where Gordon feels there is a need for a committee meeting, he will provide the initiative to suggest the need for such a meeting. He will be defining his methods of operation as he proceeds. Your assistance will be appreciated. To contact Gordon Gould, he may be reached through the VRPC Office (UL 4-3020) or at his home TE 3-5964.