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Home My WebLink About1973-01-02 Regular MinutesJanuary 2, 1973 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL APPOINTMENTS Council President Inner -City Bus Transit Committee ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. #754 Creating Fed. Shared Revenue Fund Ord. #755 Adopting Uniform Fire Code, 1971 Edition TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers M I N U T E S Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, STERLING, STEVENS, TRAYNOR, CRAIN. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 1972, AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO APPROVE THE VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT. CARRIED. Vouchers #2986 #3058 Current Fund #2986 #3019 Street Fund #3020 3035 Water Fund #3036 #3041 Sewer Fund #3042 #3049 E.E.F. Fund #3050 #3051 City Shop #3052 Strander #3053 #3055 City Prop. Assess. #3056 W/S #3057 Cum. Reserve #3058 L.I.D. 17 Cash #26 L.I.D. 17 Rev. R -15 L.I.D. 18 Cash #10 L.I.D. 18 Rev. #R -8 L.I.D. 18 Cash #11 L.I.D. 18 Rev. #R -9 11,792.44 5,817.76 3,694.48 3,963.26 119.60 2.10 59,915.84 2,793.32 11,358.04 4,416.64 $103,873.48 175.00 175.00 8.75 8.75 47,754.00 47,754.00 379 Councilman Johanson nominated Councilman Gardner for the position of Council President, seconded by Sterling. Councilman Crain then nominated Councilman Sterling to this position, seconded by Stevens. It was then MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE NOMINATIONS CLOSE. CARRIED. Council then voted on Councilman Gardners nomination, Councilman Gardner received two votes. They then voted on Councilman Sterlings nomination, Councilman Sterling received five votes. Mayor Todd then congratulated Mr. Sterling on the appointment and thanked Mr. Johanson for his service in this capacity. Mayor Todd read the names of four people who had been nominated, by Council, to form this Committee. They were Harold Bakken, William Watt, Don Myers Marian Stevens. Councilman Traynor stated that he feels this is a very good way to get people involved in City affairs. After much discussion, Mayor Todd appointed Councilmen Johanson, Sterling 8, Gardner to sit on this Committee until such time as these positions can be filled. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT PROPOSED, ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance creating a new fund within the citys account- ing records to be entitled "Federal Shared Revenue Fund" specifying the purposes for which said fund is created, directing the manner in which said fund shall be administered. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #754 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the title of an Ordinance adopting, by reference, the Uniform Fire Code, 1971 edition, together with appendices A.B.C.D. E, with exceptions stated herein, as a part of the fire prevention code of the City of Tukwila (Chapter 16.16 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #755 AS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS cont. Ord. #756 Appropriating Excess Cash Into The Current Fund Ord. #757 Establishing Require- ments for Fire Lanes Ord. #758 Appropriating Excess Cash into the Water Fund CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Letter: US Post Office Zip Code Change Committee Reports "1972" Council Requests Interum Financing LID 19 January 2, 1973 380 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read_ Ordinance appropriating excess cash in the Current Fund to budgeted accounts to cover expenditures in fiscal year 1972. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #756 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the title of an Ordinance establishing minimum requirements for hard surfaced "Fire Lanes" to provide access for fire department apparatus around certain occupancies. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #757 IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Discussion followed as to whether this Ordinance would be retroactive to buildings already in existance. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley, stated that the concern is for new buildings being constructed with out Fire Lanes, he further stated that if they consider an existing building to be a hazard they can take it to Court. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance appropriating excess cash in the water fund to budgeted accounts to cover expenditures in the fiscal year 1972. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #758 AS READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read a letter addressed to the Mayor from James J. Symbol, Postmaster. The letter stated that Mr. Symbol does not feel that the Public Hearing involved enough of the people who would be affected g by this change. He further stated that if Tukwila still desires a separate zip code, he suggests that signed petitions, from Tukwila Residents, be presented to the Post Office for further consideration. He then requested that this matter be presented at the Council Meeting. There followed lengthy discussion with Council and Audience participation regarding this matter and the various alternatives and the need to contact everyone in the City. It was then MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO PROCEED WITH MAILOUTS TO THE CITIZENS ASKING THEIR PREFERENCE RE: ZIP CODES. CARRIED. Mayor Todd stated that he will contact Mr. Symbol in this matter. Mr. Regal, a city resident, stated he feels that the Businesses should be notified in a direct manner. Mayor Todd requested a summary of Committee reports for 1972, to be presented at the next regular Council Meeting. Councilman Traynor requested the Police Dept. to supply him with monthly reports on burglaries which is to include the day time, he requested the Planning Commission furnish him with copies of their agenda and minutes, he requested up to date information on building permits being issued also wanted to know if there will be access to the RCW's. Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk, assured Mr. Traynor that he could have access to the RCW's at any time. Councilman Crain also requested agendas and minutes of the Planning Commission Meetings. City Treasurer, Mae Harris submitted a letter to \0 Council from Mr. John Nicholls, Manager, Seattle First National Bank. This letter offered Interum Financing on LID 19 at a 4% interest rate. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO HAVE A RESOLUTION DRAWN UP FOR PRESENTATION AT THE NEXT MEETING, ACCEPTING SEATTLE FIRST AS FINANCIER. CARRIED. It was noted that LID 19 bills will be set up and held for payment after the Resolution is adopted on Jan. 15, 1973. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Building Permits Revenue AUDIENCE COMMENTS General Discussion History of Tukwila ADJOURNMENT 9:10 pm ATTEST: January 2, 1973 381_ Office Engineer, John Richards reported that two \L" building permits were issued in December with a total valuation of over 1 million dollars. City Treasurer, Mae Harris stated that the last two months surpassed all prior in Revenue, in November it was $1,261,178.40 December $1,870,562.64. The City also received the largest tax return at $178,000.00. Public Works Public Works Director, Steve Hall stated that as of Jan. 8, 1973, the Public Works Department, Building, E Planning Department will relocate to 6230 South Center Boulevard. The Phone No. will remain the same and the utility bills will still be paid at City Hall. Tennis Courts Councilman Traynor asked the status of the Tennis Courts. Steve Hall, Public Works Director stated that he will issue a letter on progress soon. Engineering John Stack of Harstad and Assoc., reported that construciton is going well on LID 18 with 50 project completion. Engineering Mr. Carter of Hill, Ingman F Chase reported that he\\`'" will meet with Schaffer Construction on Thursday Jan. 4, 1973, in order to get this job completed. Councilman Gardner stated that he would like the estimated cost due to the overun of the contract for the Lift Station. tr' Planning Planning Coordinator, Del Moss stated that he will have the wrap -up of Planning affairs for presentation at the next meeting. Mr. Charles Baker wished everyone a happy holiday and a successful new year. He is looking forward to hearing the year end reports and feels that the City has doubled the efforts of last year. Mr. Regal stated that he feels that the former Mayor, Charles Bakers' efforts built Tukwila. Mr. Baker stated that all prior Mayors and Councils led the City to where it is now. There was discussion on the History of Tukwila file and Councilman Stevens indicated that he would like to see someone keep this file up to date. Councilman Hill suggested appointing a historian to keep up this file. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. c /7 6, Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinne City erk