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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-02 Regular Minutes TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 40 April 2, 1973 REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall 8:00 pm Council Chambers M I N U T E S FLAG SALUTE AND CALL Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the TO ORDER meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, STERLING, STEVENS, TRAYNOR. MEMBERS MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT COUNCILMAN CRAIN BE EXCUSED. CARRIED. MINUTE APPROVAL MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOAHNSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 1973, AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. VOUCHER APPROVAL MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE PAID AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THERE RESPEC- TIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. Vouchers #3577 #3653 Current Fund #3577 #3614 6,460.11 Park Fund #3615 #3617 57.01* Emer. Empl. #3618 #3619 142.84 Street Fund #3620 #3632 1,694.58 City Shop #3633 #3634 782.86 Strander Blvd. #3635 #3636 34,975.06 Water Fund #3637 #3643 1,479.90 W/S Construction #3652 2,527.18 Sewer Fund #3644 #3651 510.73 Park Fund #3653 1,922.78* $50,553.05 L.I.D. 18 Cash #21 22,442.37 L.I.D. 18 Rev. #R -18 22,442.37 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. #767 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO READ THE Employee Benefits PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney, ,k Parker read the title of an Ordinance repealing 0 Ordinance #763 and amending sections 2.52.050 of the Tukwila Municipal Code sections 2 and 3 of Ordinance i #448, as amended by Ordinance #634. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT ORDINANCE #767 BE ADOPTED IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Discussion Re: Public Works Director, Steve Hall supplied Council with Water Rates information he received from Mr. McLaughlin of Foster Marshall Inc., in regard to new water rates. He then read the list of alternates as proposed in the letter and also noted rate schedules in other Citys. Councilman Traynor noted that he would like to see the high volume users get a break after a certain cubic feet of usage. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. CARRIED. Andover Park Lift Public Works Director, Steve Hall commented on the Station Operations letter he submitted to the Mayor Council. He stated Maintenance Manual that he has investigated the requirements of this manual estimates that it would take 80 to 100 man hours for preparation and that this time is not available at staff level. The final payment from E.P.A. is contingent on this manual being complete and accept- ed by them. He then recommended that Hill, Ingman Chase be allowed to prepare this manual at an estimated cost to the City of $2,500.00 of which E.P.A. will fund /1 ams 90% with a total cost to the City of $250.00. MOVED BY R CHASE CO. TO S EC O NDE D THE OPERATIONS PE�RATIONSI &E AN, MAINTENANCE MANUAL. CARRIED. Notice of Public Mayor Todd read the Notice of Public Hearing, fixing, Hearing: Zone Change the 7th day of May 1973 at 8:00pm, in the Council Chambers, as the time and place for a Public Hearing Re: Petition to change land use classification: Northwest Corner of 65th Ave. Southcenter Boulevard (Old Foremost Dairy Site) from R4 to Cl. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Fire Station Site Notice of Public Hearing Agreement with Val Vue Sewer District OLD BUSINESS Bid Award Conversion Work on Dodge Maxi -Van Fire Department NEW BUSINESS Call for Bids: Mayor Todd read the Call for Bids Re: Publication of Legal Publication Legal Documents. This Legal Notice stated that bid opening has been set for April 23, 1973 at 2:OOpm in 1,6TE VE NS the Council Chambers. MOVED BY C4444, SECONDED BY HILL, A 4 .110 1 73 TO CALL FOR BIDS AS PER THE CALL FOR BIDS SHEET. m•°' CARRIED. Fire Station Architect DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee Sewer Committee April 2, 1973 Mayor Todd read the Notice of Public Hearing, fixing the 16th of April 1973 at 8:OOpm, in the Council Chambers, as the time and place for a Public Hearing Re: Approval of a proposed Fire Station Site on Track 8, Andover Industrial Park #5. Councilman Gardner asked if rezoning would impare the owner from selling this land for a purpose other than a Fire Station Site. Mayor Todd stated that it would not effect the Owner. Mayor Todd read the Notice of Public Hearing, fixing the 7th day of May 1973 at 8:OOpm, in the Council Chambers, as the time and place for a Public Hearing Re: Val Vue Sewer District proposal of a sanitary sewage disposal agreement with the City of Tukwila. (McMicken Heights Area) Councilman Hill stated that an effort should be made to notify all the people in the area. Councilman Sterling stated that there will be a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday April 3rd at 8:00 pm with the Treasurer to be in attendance. The meeting may be held in the Treasurer's Office. 403 City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney read a list of the bids that were received for the conversion work on the Maxi Van. The three bidders were Chef's Campers, Inc. with a total bid of $6,438.32 (tax included), Frank Buchanan Sales Co. Inc. with a total bid of $4,052.28 not including tax) Royal -Air Camper with a total bid of $4,608.00 (tax not included). Mr. David Smeltzer of Royal -Air Campers noted that the bid listed on the cover letter of their bid stated that the base bid was $3,328.00 with options at $920.00 for a total bid of $4,248.00. Fireman, Gary LaPine stated that Chef's Campers submitted the only complete bid as it included the tax as per the specifications, he noted that the tax would be 50 on the other two as they are in Pierce County. He then recommended that the bid be awarded to Frank Buchanan Sales Co. as he has seen there work and is satisfied with it. Councilman Traynor asked the approximate time for conversion. Mr. LaPine stated that it should be converted in 3 to 4 weeks. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE BID BE AWARDED TO THE FRANK BUCHANAN SALES CO. IN SUM OF $4,052.28 PLUS TAX. CARRIED. Councilman Hill noted that several Architects were interviewed and he stated that he would like to make a motion to hire Manson, Bennett Associates. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO HIRE MANSON, BENNETT ASSOCIATES AS THE ARCHITECT FOR THE FIRE STATION. Mayor Todd then asked Mr. Bennett for the name of some buildings already designed by their firm. Mr. Bennett stated that they have designed the City Shop, Bon Marche, Penneys, Levitz, General Electric, etc., he stated that they have not designed a Fire Station recently. Roll Call Vote brought 3 NOS: Gardner, Johanson, Sterling: 3 AYES: Hill, Stevens, Traynor. Mayor Todd voting yes to break the tie. THE MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Parker stated that they are in the process of determining the amount left to be paid to satisfy the leins and claims against Schaffer. Councilman Gardner TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS cont. Sewer Comm. Cont. Street Planning Commission Park Board Employee's: Permanent Status Houses for Abatement Announcements Equipment: Fire Department April 2, 1973 404 stated that the project was to have been completed last July. Councilman Gardner then read the progress report from Hill, Ingman Chase Co., a copy of which is posted on the Bulletin Board and on File in the City Clerk's Office. Councilman Hill read a letter he received from Public Works Director, Steve Hall in reference to Street Signs, repair Maintenance. The letter stated that during the period from Jan. 1, 1973 March 29, 1973, 18 Stop Signs, 9 Speed Limit, 21 Regulatory and 4 Welcome to Tukwila Signs have had to be replaced due to damage and vandalism. This took an additional 152 man hours for labor. He estimated that the cost for thi! year will be in the vicinity of $9,000.00, for replacement and repair. Mayor Todd then asked for recommendations. Steve Hall stated that Yakama has passed a Resolution stipulating a fine and imprisonment he said that he will look into this further. He also noted that that the 3M Company has stickers available that can be attached to the back of the sign which are very hard to remove. Councilman Sterling stated that a study of the Comprehensive map is under way and will be made available soon. Councilman Traynor stated that the Park Board is work- ing on a program of summer activities. Steve Hall reported on the Tennis Courts and stated that he will have the cost and balance available at the next meeting. Res. #340 Councilman Sterling read a Metro policy statement on State Transit State Transit funding and a proposed Resolution that Funding was submitted by METRO. The letter stated that a similar Resolution was passed by the Metro Council at an emergency meeting, April 2nd and asked that the City of Tukwila reinforce the resolution, for State Transit Funding, by passage of the Resolution. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ENDORCE THE POLICY STATEMENT WITH RESOLUTION #340. CARRIED. Councilman Stevens read a letter he received from City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney stating that two of the new employees, Rickey Greer and Tom Moreau, have reached permanent status. Councilman Sterling read the list of houses submitted, for abatement by Public Works Director, Steve Hall. City Attorney, Wayne Parker stated that one of these houses is under bankruptcy so there is no way to collect. He further stated that the City could proceed on the others, either under the lien statute of the City Code or the demolition code of the Building Code. After general discussion it was determined that Mr. Parker would write letters to the owners and proceed with the abatement. Mayor Todd announced that there will be a Medic II class for all employees on April 4th at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers. He also noted that there will be a Suburban Mayor's Meeting on Wed. April 4th at 6:30 pm to be held at the Doubletree Inn. Topics of discussion will be Revenue Sharing, the status of negotiations with King County Re: voter registration costs and a discussion on the King County Flood Control Zone. Councilman Sterling referred to an offer from Pacific Pumpers Inc. whereby they would furnish the City with. a 3/4 Ton Truck with 200 gallon water tank, pump E electric rewind reel with hose and nozzle and other necessary equipment for a period of one year for evaluation. Should the City decide to purchase this unit at the end of said time, the price would be $1,690 with tax. Mayor Todd then stated that the money TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS cont. Equipment cont. Public Works Dept. ADJOURNMENT 9:15 pm ATTEST: April 2, 1973 is available if the Council will allow for the truck. Councilman Hill questioned the need for this equipment at this time. General opinion of Council was that no real need exists at this time. Steve Hall stated, in regard to L.I.D. 18, that King County is putting in the drainage in the 53rd St. area, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Sterling, Mr. Stack and Mayor Todd, he further stated that there will be a 1 month shut down on paving until the drain is in. He stated that the Strander Bridge is going well. He noted that the City Shop should be completed this week. He also noted that the Mlnkler Lift Station is being installed and that the power is in and everything is going well. Councilman Stevens asked for the move in date for the Shop. Mr. Hall answered that it will be tentatively 1 month. It was decided that Phase II of the Shops will be put on the work meeting for Monday night. Police Chief, John Sheets explained the need, in his Department, for additional storage area for Police Vehicles, evidence 8, confiscated goods etc., that would be created by the completion of Phase II of the City Shop. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinne %(7J City,k Jerk 405