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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-12-10 Regular Minutes PUBLIC HEARING Page 7, LID #18 FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Cont. John Radnich CLOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL December 10, 19735i# Mr. Radnich asked if a person's property was fronted on a street on two sides, how would the zone termini charge be figured? Mr. Stack replied the charge is related to the sewer improvement and not to the street in most cases. Mr. Radnich stated the depth has been limited to 150 feet, and in his case, a new line may come in two or three years on the back of his property, then would he start over at Zone 1 at the back? Those lots now will be benefit ted by the present sewer, but will he get a high assessment from the other side and will he be receiving benefit from the new sewer as well? Mr. Stack stated the only fair way to have done it would have been to install the other sewer first, then the lots would have been assessed back halfway from each street. Mr. Radnich stated he wished to state in the record he understood Mr. Stack to indicate that the existing sewer will service his back lots. Mayor Todd indicated this is the sewer on 53rd Ave. Mr. Radnich is referring to. Mr. Stack stated he was suggesting that Mr. Radnich assessment is based on a benefit to the sewer on 53rd to a depth of 150 feet, yes. Mayor Todd closed the Public Hearing at 9:12 P.M. Mayor Todd thei asked Mr. Stack what action on the complaints is necessary now. Mr. Stack replied that the ordinance be held for one week and the protests would be reviewed. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall December 10, 1973 9:26 P.M. Council Chambers M I N U T E S FLAG SALUTE AND CALL Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of TO ORDER the Tukwila City Council to order. CRAIN, TRAYNOR, STEVENS, STERLING, JOHANSON, HILL, GARDNER. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 3, 1973 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED* Councilman Gardner questioned the sentence under PUBLIC HEARING City Council which stated "Councilman Gardner pointed out that State law allows no limit to the maximum number of meetings." Councilman Gardner referred to the section of the new law which became effective in July, 1973 stating removal of the limit of compensation, but not to exceed $20 per meeting for not more than two meetings per month. Council. man Stevens stated this was true according to that law, but the City ordinance states differently. Mayor Todd asked Councilman Gardner for further explanation as to the change he wished to make in the Minutes. Councilman Gardner stated he wished to point out there is no limit to Councilmen's wages. Mayor Todd stated Counci man Gardner had made reference to meetings in the Minutes although he may have meant to refer to compensation. Then he asked Council. man Gardner if he wished to make a Motion to amend the Minutes. Councilman Gardner replied yes, "I make a Motion that instead of saying 'State law allows no limit to the maximum number of meeting; -that the new State law places the compensation up to the Council by ordinance." SECONDED BY STERLING. Councilman Traynor asked if the sentence in the Minutes was actually stated so in the tapes, City Clerk Shirlee Kinney answered yes. Councilman Traynor then asked Councilman Gardner if he wanted to change this because it isn't worded the way he had wanted to say it. And pointed out the amendment wasn't stated so on the tape. Councilman Gardner stated he did not know what the tape said, but that he was not referring to the number of meetings. Councilman Crain stated, as a point of order, Councilman Gardner has now clarified his statement in the Minutes, but feels the Minutes should reflect what the tape says. Now he has clarified his statement and this will be reflected in the Minutes of this meeting. Mayor Todd called for the question. *GRAIN NO, TRAYNOR NO, STEVENS NO, STERLING NO, JOHANSON NO, HILL NO, GARDNER NO. MOTION DEFEATED TO AMEND THE MINUTES Mayor Todd then called for the question on Minute Approval. *CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 8, VOUCHER APPROVAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Proposed ordinance LID #18 Ord. #830 Adopting Annual Budget 1974 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Certification of General Election Approval of Extra Work Order #1, City Shop, Phase II Mayor's Letter re: Adjustment of working III hours, fuel energy cutbacks MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. Vouchers #1743 #1803 Current Fund #1743 #1778 Park Fund #1779 #1781 Street Fund #1782 #1786 Cum. Res. Fire Truck #1787 City Shop #1788 Water Fund #1789 #1794 Sewer Fund #1795 #1802 W/S Constr. #1803 Total LID #19 Cash 21 $108.19 Cash 22 10.45 Rev. R -16 108.19 Rev. R -17 10.45 LID #21 Cash 5 $39,927.90 Rev. R -2 39,927.90 LID #22 Cash C -6 88.35 Cash C -7 220.10 Cash C -8 2,821.62 Rev. R -4 3,130.07 December 10, 1973 C 6 $15,312.22 53.82 1,778.66 10,868.28 5.78 8,427.46 7,682.16 4,021.27 $48,149.65 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO TABLE. CARRIED. Ord. #829 Naming Street MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. 59th Place South CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance designating an unnamed street within the City of Tukwila as 59th Place South. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #829 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Tukwila for the fiscal year 1974. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #830 AS READ. CARRIED. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read a letter from the Dept. of Records and Elections certifying the City of Tukwila's general election and listing that election's results. Public Works Director Steve Hall read his letter to Councilman Hil Chairman, Street Committee, stating "an extra work order would be ensuing for this project. This would cover numerous items due to incompleteness of the structural detail drawings for this project.' Steve Hall stated he needed the approval of the Council for this Work Order #1. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE RE- QUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EXTRA WORK ORDER #1 BE GRANTED. CARRIED. Councilman Sterling read the Mayor's letter suggesting ways in which the City might cut back on fuel and energy. Mayor Todd stat- ed he would most certainly welcome any other suggestions. Council- man Hill questioned whether reducing the lights would increase the amount of crime. Mayor Todd said as the letter states, these sug- gestions are to be followed on a voluntary basis. If a business feels its lights are a deterrence to crime, then the lights should not be turned off. He added the unnecessary apartment lights and signs he owns have been turned off. Councilman Crain stated he supported the efforts as listed in Section 1 of the letter. Coun- cilman Sterling questioned if every other street light would be turned off all over town. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stat- ed he and Chief Sheets had discussed this and decided that the res- idential area lighting is minimal now, but the commercial area would be cut back on this lighting. Councilman Stevens agreed that TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 9, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Cont. Mayor's Letter Cont. Mr. Mrs. Phelps' Letter re: park property donations j n duStr; a1 a+ta Mayor Todd's letter re: Moss documents OLD BUSINESS Renton /Tukwila Boundary December 10, 1973 3 the residential area should remain lit as it is now. Councilman Crain stated each lighted area should be evaluated on its own. Councilman Stevens stated he would not be able to attend Council meetings if the meetings were moved to Wednesday. He also stated employees are not as efficient on a 10 -hour day as on an 8 -hour day. Councilman Crain stated he is for whatever we can do, but to serve the public needs, we can do better with five 8 -hour days. Councilman Traynor questioned the amount of work that can be accom plished in a 10 -hour day by the Street, Water, Sewer and Park De- partments when morning and evening working hours will be in total darkness. Mayor Todd stated the Puget Sound Governmental Confer- ence has supported the four 10 -hour days to cut back on travel demand, and our recommendations are based on their study. Council man Sterling stated the City has to have a big enough force in order that someone will be working every day. Mayor Todd stated this is being done now in the Public Works Department with a stand by crew on the weekends. He stated there is a necessity to keep the City Hall open five days a week. Councilman Crain felt each department should consider its own needs and whether they can serve adequately on this new schedule. Councilman Gardner stated i would save fuel if there were fewer meetings to attend. Councilman Crain stated the Council should think the matter over before makin; a decision. The Council agreed unanimously to the recommendations in Section 1. Councilman Stevens stated he hoped the Council would add to it also. Recording Secretary Doris Phelps read the letter from Mr. M. E. Boys, Executive Vice President, Southcenter Corporation, stating his appreciation for the Phelps' thank you letter and also his views on the "climate of antagonism toward the business community by many of the local people." and "We have had good cooperation from the Mayor and some of the Council members. However it is ver unfortunate that the same spirit of cooperation has not been re- flected by all of the Council members." Councilman Traynor asked why this letter was on the Council's agenda. Mayor Todd stated this was put in as a matter of information and stated he thought it was a good letter. [Councilman Joh nson, in responding to the letter, stated he was sorry to hea is antagonism in the City toward the business people He felt a response was needed, otherwise the matter is rather one sided. He stated the Council has not been using this as a policy. Mayor Todd stated he did not find that indicated in the letter. Councilman Johanson stated he could not relate as to where this antagonism might be. Mayor Todd agreed it was not stated in the letter. Councilman Gardner stated Mr. Boys might be referring to him he's been on the Council since the[City, was a cow pasture and stated he thought they have done a good job. Councilman Traynor suggested Mr. Boys was refer- ring to someone voting against the bridge. Councilman Sterling stated he was surprised to see the letter included on the agenda. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated that any citizen who wants some- thing put on the agenda files it with her. Councilman Traynor asked the City Clerk who requested the letter be on the agenda. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney replied Mr. Mrs. Phelps had made the request. Councilman Sterling read Mayor Todd's letter stating the reason why Mayor Todd could not "comply with the directive passed at the November 26th Meeting." This file is considered to be confidentia as indicated in Chapter 1, section 31 of the Public Disclosure Law Councilman Traynor asked if Mr. Moss had responded yet. Mayor Todl stated he has received no response. Councilman Traynor then asked if Mr. Moss gave his permission, could the file be opened to the public. Mayor Todd answered yes. Councilman Sterling stated the Council had given its reason why it requested the Mayor to open the file at a previous meeting. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, read from the Minutes of the Renton City Council Meeting. He stated the boundaries should be realigned to solve the problems of service and lack of access, especially for Riverview Farms and the M -1 Zone, for the two cities fire, police and utility departments. It was suggested that the most easterly track the most easterly right -of -way be used as a TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 10, OLD BUSINESS Cont. Renton /Tukwila Boundary Cont. Contract with King County for animal NEW BUSINESS Special Meeting Notice Installation of newly elected officials Planning Director Hiring Recommendation ?'4hi■11 D:r6vi -or no+ in, e qe U td 4a,hr *4 &r, +ht. o rt +kt 1 rate December 10, 1973 5 common boundary as discussed by the Community Services Committee, and this boundary would serve as a beginning talking point. The railroad track provides a natural barrier plus the fact that the P -1 Channel will also follow this basic boundary. Steve Hall re- ported that three of his staff had met with the Community Services Committee, and will meet with the Renton City Council, then report back to this Council and begin discussion. Annexation/de- annexa- tion was discussed but this is a long, tedious process. The Com- mittee recommended the people involved petition for the boundary changes. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney reported to the Council that there will be increased license fees for dogs and cats with a decrease of the charge for altered pets. The owner of the pet will be required to provide certification from a veterinarian. The contract itself is similar to last year's as far as what we will get back for selling the tags. If we are to continue selling the tags for King County, we should consider asking more money for our service. At the present time we receive 80¢ for a dog tag and 50¢ for a cat tag; this should be increased to $1.00 for a dog tag and 80¢ for a cat tag, regardless if the pet is altered or not. The penalty after January 31 will increase from last year also: from $2 to $10 for a dog or cat. This year the license fees have been $6 for dogs and $3 for cats with the additional fee of $2 if the tags were purchased late. The fee schedule for 1974 is $8 for a dog tag ($4 if altered) and $4 for a cat tag ($2 if altered). City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read the Special Meeting Notice that January 2, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers is set for the time and place for a special meeting to give the oath of offic and install the newly elected officers as determined and certified by the general election of November 6, 1973. The City Clerk ex- plained this is in compliance with the State law that reads it shall be the first Tuesday of January, but it happens to be January 1 next year, so the meeting will be held the following day. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, read his letter to Councilman Stevens, Chairman, City Employee Civil Service Committee, statin; that among the numerous applicants for this position, only two were qualified. Upon offering the position to these applicants, both declined. In lieu of readvertising for the position, Mr. Dicl Hansen, Senior Planner, would be willing to assume the position on a temporary basis if he had only to deal with the Planning Commis- sion any communication with the City Council will go, therefor through Steve Hall's office. If the Council is willing to accept this arrangement, Steve Hall stated he would be willing to take the responsibility of Administrative Head over the Planning Depart. ment temporarily. He requests that Mr. Hansen be given the title of Acting Planning Coordinator with an increase in salary to $1,043 plus overtime. When Mr. Hansen assumes his duties as Senio Planner again, his salary would be reduced to that level. Because the staff in the Department will be reduced to two Steve Hall fur ther recommends that available additional salaries be appropriated into Professional Services to be used at the discretion of the Department as needed for the professional expertise in fields whit] the present Department does not have. If this tentative experimen does not work successfully, it is recommended that the City Counci advertise for the position of Planning Director to bring the staf back to its full capability. Mayor Todd has stated his agreement to this plan. Councilman Johanson asked if there would be any nee under this arrangement for the Planning Committee. Steve Hall sta ed there would still be the need. Councilman Johanson stated he appreciated the fact Steve Hall will be taking on a tremendous add itional load. Councilman Crain stated he had no objections to thi plan, but would like to stipulate that the &dditional $30 a month salary of the Planning Director not be used each month for Profess. ional Service so that if we find an applicant to take the job in April, for example, we still would have enough to pay his salary for the remainder of the year. Steve Hall stated this was the in- tention for the six -month period. Councilman Crain stated we TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 11, NEW BUSINESS Cont. Planning Director Cont. DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Street Police Committee Councilman Hill, Chairman, has received a good report from the Police Department which shows that the Police Department is doing an excellent job. The report is available for the public to see at the City Clerk's Office. Parks, Recreation Public Grounds Annexation City Employee Civil Service Committee City Attorney Andover Park West Sewer Street, Sewer Water Meetings Stop sign on Andover Park East December 10, 1973 55a should not spend beyond the elapsed time. Councilman Sterling asked Steve Hall if he felt he would need any more for his salary in any one month. Steve Hall stated that was no problem, but we feel we would need to go out occasionally and pick up extra pro- fessional help. Councilman Johanson stated he remembered the Bud- get going through with $3,500 in the Extra Labor and $10,000 in the Professional Services. Steve Hall stated those Professional Services were earmarked for aerial photos of the City and for a part -time secretary. Councilman Stevens stated we should give thi: idea a try to keep things going; and Dick will be getting a little extra money for the work he has been doing. Steve Hall stated Dick and Gary have carried the load of planning very well, but neither want to be Planning Director. The Council agreed to pro- ceed with this arrangement for the Planning Department with no objections. Councilman Traynor, Chairman, stated the people in the field in these departments are doing a very fine job also. Councilman Crain reported he noticed an item in the paper that the Community Club in the area proposed for annexation had voted against annexation. Has this action pretty well killed our effort; there? Mayor Todd stated he heard an effort is still going strong. ly to reactivate the idea, but that is not official. Councilman Stevens, Chairman, reported the City has a new Acting Planning Coordinator. Attorney Parker reported that there is still no approval on the protests on LID #18. The Terrace Apartments Case is still active (non payment of street assessment) and additional time has been requested by the attorney for the new party joined in the suit. There may be a possible settlement through a title company. Coun- cilman Crain asked about the status of the City advertising suits. Attorney Parker replied we are still waiting to set a trial date. Mayor Todd asked Steve Hall what progress has been made on the sewer at Andover Park West. Steve Hall replied this project is about 80% completed. Steve Hall requested Committee meetings for the Streets to discuss possible revisions to standards, Comprehensive Plan, etc. and for Sewer Water to extend the Comprehensive Plan and discuss LID #25. The Council decided to meet Wednesday, December 12, 7:00 P.M. at the City Shop. Both the Street Committee and the Water Sewer Committee will meet. City Clerk Pet licenses City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated the contract should be signed as soon as possible because we will be receiving the 1974 tags soon. Mayor Todd asked the Council to consider writing the Animal Contro people a letter suggesting increased payments to the City for tags sold. City Treasurer Mae Harris stated there must be a better way to get our money since the City has never been refunded completely for all of its money this year. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated she is reviewing this now. Councilman Crain suggested if we can't get an increase in refunds, then we should just service local citi. zens instead of the whole County. The Council authorized Mayor Todd to write to the Animal Control people to settle a new contrac for increased refunds for selling tags. Steve Hall offered for a point of information that the stop sign has been changed so that it is a stop on Andover Park East and through on Strander Boulevard. This will provide smoother traffic flow on the alternate route over the Newton Bridge. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 12, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Cont. U. W. Study on Transportation AUDIENCE COMMENTS Planning Director Candidates 1974 Budget ADJOURNMENT 10:30 P.M. ATTEST: December 10, 1973 Ss 3 Councilman Sterling stated he had received a copy of a University of Washington Study on transportation. It recommends different systems we might use in this City. The U. W. polled citizens for their opinions. Mary Lehto, Record Chronicle, asked why the two top candidates for the position of Planning Director declined to take the job and what salary differences there might have been. Steve Hall replied the salary was not advertised because the Budget had not been settled at that time. The first candidate did not wish to drive the distance from his home and his wife had a job elsewhere in the County. The second candidate declined because there was about a $100 difference in salary a month. Mayor Todd commended City Clerk Shirlee Kinney and her staff for the excellent work on the Budget. He stated it is the best Budget the City has ever seen as far as visibility and being self- explana• tory. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. /e'i /1-to' 2 512144.°6 nk Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kin,tiey, Cit/ lerk