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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-15 Regular MinutesJanuary 15, 1973 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL APPOINTMENTS Transit Committee Members ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Fire Zone Change Resolution #327 Interum Financing L.I.D. #19 OLD BUSINESS Agreement With Renton Data Proc. Services NEW BUSINESS Employee Benefits 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. 38 2 GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, STERLING, STEVENS, TRAYNOR, CRAIN. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 1973, AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO APPROVE THE VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT. CARRIED. Vouchers #3059 #3171 Current Fund #3059 #3116 $12,985.15 Street Fund #3117 #3142 6,720.15 Water Fund #3143 #3152 5,479.43 Sewer Fund #3153 #3163 937.50 E.E.F. Fund #3164 #3165 959.79 City Shop #3166 #3168 29,159.34 Strander #3169 1,386.88 W S Construction #3170 #3171 4,855.04 $62,483.28 LID #18 Cash 12 Rev. R -1 $6,688.21 Mayor Todd read the list of Transit Committee Members. They are; Mr. Donald Myers, Mr. William Watt, Mr. Harold Bakken, Mrs. Joanne Davis, Mrs. Mim Stevens, Mr. Rudy Regal Mr. Dwayne Larson. He announced the first meeting of this Committee for Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 pm. Mayor Todd stated that the proposed Ordinance had 0" not been prepared and that there would be discussion on Gaco Western's request to change from Fire Zone 2 to Fire Zone 3. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley stated that when Tukwila adopted the 1970 Building Code, the 1971 Fire Code was adopted also. He further stated that unless Gaco was allowed to rezone, in order to expand, the business would be forced out of the City. He also said that the owner would like some assurance from the Council on their intentions. Councilman Traynor stated that if the Fire Dept. approves this, he can see no reason not to allow the change. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE CITY STAFF INFORM GACO OF THE APPROVAL OF THEIR REQUEST, PENDING NECESSARY PAPERWORK. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution designating Seattle -First National Bank as the lending institution for interum financing on L.I.D. 19. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT RESOLUTION #327 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. CARRIED. Councilman a Traynor asked the City Clerk to determine what size\ computer the City needs and let him know. Councilman Stevens reported on the work meeting that held Re: employee benefits. Among the things he0 noted were a 6 month probationary period for new employees; having the anniversary date for all employees fall on April 1st of each year; vacation to be accumulated at the rate of 5/6 day per month or 10 days per year with one additional day per year, up to a maximum of 20 days, to be added on at the TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, NEW BUSINESS cont. Completion Funding City Shops Acceptance Treck Drive Evans Black Drive Mayor's Annual Report DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Engineering Signalization Puget Sound Govern- mental Conference January 15, 1973 383 Empl. Benefits cont. fifth year of employment; sick leave to be accumulated at the rate of 5/6 day per month with a maximum of 90 days accumulated. General discussion followed after which Mayor Todd suggested that Council meet with the City Clerk City Attorney and draw up an agreement. Councilman Stevens then asked for a Work Meeting to be held on Monday, Jan. 22nd, 1973, with all Council Members in attendance. \f Public Works Director, Steve Hall stated that he h an estimate on the amount of funding it will take to complete the construction on the City shop but does not have final figures at this time. He further stated that he will try to have this information for the Work Meeting on Monday, Jan. 22nd. Councilman Hill read a letter he received from Public Works Director, Steve Hall Re: dedication acceptance of Treck Drive and Evans Black Drive. The letter stated that Mr. Hall has personally checked this matter and found that the requirements, as requested by Council, have been complied with. He feels that the City can now accept these Drives. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ACCEPT TRECK DRIVE E EVANS BLACK DRIVE WITH THE CONDITIONS AS PREVIOUSLY SET FORTH. Discussion followed as to the need for making a new and clearer definition for "Lane" E "Drive" so as not to be confused with others in the Code Book and one that will meet the Citys needs. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED. Mayor Todd stated that all of the Departments Annual Reports will be posted on the Bulletin Board and copies can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office. Authorize Hill, Ingman Mayor Todd stated that a 90o grant has been approved Chase to Form LID: for this project and he would like Council to Andover Park W. authorize Hill, Ingman E Chase to proceed on the formation of an LID to sewer Andover Park West from Strander Boulevard to Minkler Boulevard. Walt Ramsey of Hill, Ingman Chase, gave a brief map presentation of the proposed sewer project. Mayor Todd stated that the LID E grant payment will cover the entire project. There was discussion on the placement of the sewer lines possible effects. Mr. Ramsey noted that the Environmental Protection Agency E The Department of Ecology would have to approve. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO APPOINT HILL, INGMAN CHASE TO FORM A L.I.D. ON THE PROPOSED SEWER TRUNK LINE. CARRIED. Jon Stack of Harstad Associates, reported that, progress on LID 18 has been slow during the past few weeks due to the inclement weather. Councilman Crain commented on the signal light situa— tion and suggested that contact be made with the State or TOPICS Re: the signals on Klickatat, as it is causing congestion in the Riverton Heights area leading into Southcenter. Mr. Steve Hall stated this project is under State control with 9 month staging on the traffic situation. Mr. Charles Baker reported on a meeting he had attended in Dec. in regard to this situation. At this meeting, many aerial photo- graphs of the area were shown and assurance was given that the situation should be resolved by next year. Mr. Steve Hall suggested that contact be made with Huntley Grant of the State Highway Department, Dist. #7, regarding this matter. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss reported that one of the items to be discussed at the next Puget Sound Governmental Conference will be the re -doing of trouble spots in the I -5 areas. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS cont. Urban Arterial Board Automatic Response Fire Dist. #18 Public Works Planning Park Commission Condemnation Slide Area Park Department Work Meeting Aid Training Legal Department January 15, 1973 384 Steve Hall noted that there will be a Urban Arterial Board Meeting on Thursday, January 18, 1973. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley reported that a Resolution regarding Automatic Response, with Fire Dist. #18, being worked on. This Resolution would set up p, response for all the Industrial areas South of Interstate 405. Public Works Director, Steve Hall reported on the David Jensen Property on 133rd at the interchange re: possible developers extension for obtaining sewers E water in that area or the formation of an L.I.D. for water, sewer storm drains. He further stated that he would have more information in two four weeks. He then reported that the walls on the City Shop will go up on Thursday if weather permits; also the roadway, for the Strander Boulevard Bridge, is as complete as can be at present the contractor is out of the water and proceeding on schedule with the Bridge. He then reported on the filling of the three new positions that were authorized in the "1973" budget. The new Custodian is Willy Edwards, Park Maintenance man is Arthur Swanson and the Civil Engineer is Duncan Sturrock. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss reported that the position in the Planning Department has been filled by Richard Hanson. He then reported that the Public Hearing'on the Sign Code is approximately 1/3 of the way through and will be presented to Council soon. Councilman Traynor read the Annual Report of the ,,.'r Park Committee as submitted by Ann Altmayer. (This report is posted at City Hall) He then questioned the progress of the Tennis Courts F also if the old boat had been picked up. Mr. Hall stated that he will have a progress report later. Mayor Todd asked Council to authorize the City Attorney to start condemnation proceedings on some property located on 56th. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ADD THIS MATTER TO THE AGENDA. CARRIED. After much discussion it was MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT STEVE HALL E HUBERT CRAWLEY MAKE A SURVEY TO SEE WHAT HOUSES NEED TO BE LOOKED INTO REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall commented on the slide area on Slade Way and suggested it be made 0 into a cul -de -sac in order to solve the problem. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley stated that this might hamper Fire service to this area. Councilman Crain suggested that the City extend 53rd straight through in order to accomodate the people in this area. Mayor Todd suggested that the City check with the State to see about possible funding. Councilman Traynor requested the Park Department furnish him with a monthly report. Councilman Sterling announced a special work meeting to be held on Wed. Jan. 17th at 7:30 pm, on Parks, Recreation and Public Grounds. Councilman Hill asked Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley about the old car in the corner of the Fire Station. Mr. Crawley stated that it is used in training Firemen on the methods of extracting injured people from wrecked cars. Councilman Traynor then requested that he be furnished with Fire reports. Councilman Johanson requested an Annual report from the Legal Dept. City Attorney, Wayne Parker said that he will prepare this report. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS cont. Accounting Methods Zip Code Fire Commission Street Committee AUDIENCE COMMENTS Junk Yard ADJOURNMENT 9:32 pm ATTEST: January 15, 1973 3S5 City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney requested direction regarding the type of accounting methods the City will be using so that she can better fill the position that is needed in her Office. Councilman Crain asked about progress on the proposed Zip Code Change. Mayor Todd stated that he had met with two representatives of the Post Office and discussed a single Zip Code delivery from the Riverton Heights Branch. He stated that he feels confident and wants to hold off on the mail outs. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley requested a meeting of the Fire Commission. The meeting was set for Wed., Jan. 17th at 6:30 pm. Public Works Director, Steve Hall requested a meeting of the Street Committee, in reference to vehicle requirements, to be set for early Monday evening January 22nd, 1973. Councilman Sterling requested a complete listing on all City vehicles. Mr. Regal stated that he wrote a letter to Mr. Forsyth's Office regarding the junk yard on the hillside but stated that there have been no results at present. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor r L_ L r (7/ Shirlee A. Kinney, City Clerk