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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-04 Regular MinutesJune 4, 1973 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL SPECIAL PRESENTATION PUBLIC HEARINGS Proposed LID #20 Proposed LID #21 Ord. #776 L.I.D. #21 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 426 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 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. CRAIN, TRAYNOR, STEVENS, STERLING, JOHANSON, HILL E GARDNER. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE MINUTES OF MAY 21, 1973, BE ACCEPTED AS PRINTED. CARRIED MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE PASSED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. Vouchers #336 #460 Current Fund #336- #405 Park Fund #406 #413 Emer. Empl. #414 #415 Street Fund #416 #433 Fire Fighting Equip. #434 #435 City Shop #436 #439 Strander Blvd. #440 #443 Water Fund #444 #453 Sewer Fund #343 #459 Water /Sewer #460 L.I.D. 18 Cash #25 L.I.D. 18 Cash #26 L.I.D. 18 Cash #27 L.I.D. 18 Cash #28 L.I.D. 18 Revenue #R -22 L.I.D. 19 Cash #15 L.I.D. 19 Cash #16 L.I.D. 19 Cash #17 L.I.D. 19 Revenue #R -12 $13,815.79 1,484.80 142.87 3,357.87 4,304.02 2,274.82 60,340.11 900.63 490.98 2,384.52 $89,496.41 7.19 3,772.43 126.36 54.51 3,960.49 10,602.97 34.00 1.00 10,637.97 Mayor Todd administered the oath of office to six new Police Officers and introduced them to the Council. The new Officers are: Dave Gidlof, Steve Robinson, Joe Barrett, Dave Dorman, Doug Partlow and Steve Jenkins. Police Chief, John Sheets thanked the Council, Civil Service Commission and citizens for their confidence in the Police Department. A Public Hearing on proposed L.I.D. #20 was called to order at 8:05 pm. A Court Reporter was in attendance and a transcript will be made available at the City Clerks Office. The Hearing closed at 8:35 pm, after which it was MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO WITHOLD FURTHER ACTION UNTIL THEY HAVE LOOKED INTO THE MATTER FURTHER. CARRIED. A Public Hearing, on proposed L.I.D. #21, was called to order at 8:40 pm. A Court Reporter was in attendance and a transcript will be made available at the City Clerks Office. The Hearing was closed at 8:45 pm. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the title of an Ordinance ordering the improvement of an area within the corporate limits of the City of Tukwila by constructing and installing a system of 21 inch sewer lines, together with required connections, manholes, side sewer stubs and appurtenance from the existing lift station to Andover Park West and on Andover Park West from Minkler Boulevard to Strander Boulevard, all in accordance with Res. #345 and establishing Local Improvement District No. 21. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT ORDINANCE #776 BE PASSED IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Ord. #777 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSED LID #17 Bonds ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY, WITH AN EXPLAINATION TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS cont. Ord. #777 cont. Proposed Res. Naming Bridge Res. #349 Agreement: King County Department of Public Health Res. #350 Authorizing Signature for LID 18 Funds, Peoples National Bank CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Pacific Propeller Property Suburban Mayors Meeting Final Acceptance: City Shop Legal Publisher June 4, 1973 427 FROM THE ATTORNEY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the title of an Ordinance fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity and denominations of Local Improvement District No. 17 Bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to Foster Marshall Inc., Seattle, Washington. He then discussed the Ordinance with Council. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO PASS ORDINANCE #777 AS READ AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL THE JUNE 18TH COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a health services agreement with Seattle King County Department of Public Health. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT RESOLUTION #349 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to sign checks drawn on account No. 307 00232 -9 of Peoples National Bank of Washington, Tukwila Branch, to expend H.U.D. Grant Funds for L.I.D. 18 costs. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT RESOLUTION #350 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. Mayor Todd requested an amendment to the agenda to allow Mr. Herb Mead to come before Council, at Mr. Meads request. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA. CARRIED. Mr. Herb Mead, a Pacific Propellers Co. representative, stated that the Company feels that there isn't sufficient property left,to be properly utilized, after the City used a portion for Bridge construction. He stated that the property was damaged and Pacific Propeller will sell the remaining property to the City for $80,000. He also stated that if the matter can't be settled, it will have to be taken to Court. Mayor Todd suggested a meeting with all concerned parties. Councilman Sterling suggested that this matter could be included in the Work Meeting scheduled for June 11, 1973. Mayor Todd announced that he would be unable to attend the Suburban Mayors Meeting on June 6th. He stated that the Police Chief would be in attendance and asked that any interested Councilman attend also. Councilman Gardner and Crain will attend also. Councilman Sterling read a letter from Public Works Director, Steve Hall. The letter listed four items that have not been completed and recommended final acceptance of the project contingent on those items.' Mr. Hall then stated that the pavement repair, on the West side of the power vault, has now been completed and noted that there are some parts still missing on the wash fountain. He then recommended that the City pay 95% of the contract and retain 5% until completed. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ACCEPT MR. HALLS RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from Michel Stern, an Attorney representing the Highline Times. He then read a letter.- from City Attorney, Wayne Parker. Councilman Sterling, asked the Attorney if the matter should go to Court. Parker stated that it would be much simpler to change the award, but personally feels it should go to Court and be settled. Councilman Johanson stated that he doesn't feel the Highline Times is a responsible newspaper as some publications were in neither 8 nor 6 6 point type. Councilman Hill felt the matter should go TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Publisher cont. Res. #352 Metro Transit Final Acceptance Andover Park Lift Station Public Hearing Date Rezones OLD BUSINESS Bid Award: Street Mower 428 Court and be settled so that the City will not have the same situation next year. Councilman Sterling stated he feels the Renton Chronicle is more the City paper as it has more news covering this area. Councilman Gardner questioned whether or not the City had to go out on bid. Mr. Tierney,of the Renton Chronicle, stated that he had talked with the City Clerk and told her the paper would prefer to publish on Friday, however, if it was necessary they would publish on Wed. Councilman Traynor asked if Renton was ever involved in any cases regarding bidding. Attorney Parkerstated that in the case of Edwards vs Renton, the City did not follow the bid statute and could not recover under the contract. Councilman Johanson again noted that he feels the Highline Times is irresponsible as the legal publisher because they did not always print the legais in the point type specifies. He also stated that he feels Council action has already been taken. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate a contract with officials of Metro Transit for a self funded suburban area bus service for the City of Tukwila. Discussion followed after which it was MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY HILL, TO PASS RESOLUTION #352 AS READ. A Roll Call Vote brought 4 Ayes: Hill, Stevens, Traynor, Crain. 3 Nos: Gardner, Johanson, Sterling. The motion CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall read a letter he wrote to Councilman Gardner. The letter stated that the "Operation and Maintenance Manual" is complete and copies are available in his office. It further stated that all work on the Lift Station has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and to his satisfaction. He then recommended acceptance of this project. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO ACCEPT THE LIFT STATION. Councilman Hill questioned the Attorney in regard to existing law suits. Attorney Parker stated that there are 7 suits pending on this matter. The motion then CARRIED. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss asked that a Public Hearing be set for July 2nd to consider rezoning of certain property. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ON JULY 2ND, 8 PM TO CONSIDER THIS MATTER. The motion CARRIED with Council- man Johanson voting "no The Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Councilman Hill read a letter submitted by Steve Hall. The letter listed the three Companys that bid on this item and recommended that the bid award go to the lows, bidder, Craig Taylor Equipment Company, in sum of $7,371.00. Councilman Stevens asked if this equipment will meet OSHA E WSHA standards. Mr. Hall answered yes. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AWARD THE BID TO CRAIG TAYLOR EQUIPMENT CO. IN SUM OF $7,371.00.CARRIED. It was noted that the old equipment will be surplused. Agreement for Steve Hall stated that the contract is on a time Engineering Services materials basis. Mayor Todd asked if Mr. Hall would seek an amendment to this agreement to include an additional signal at Andover Park East. Mr. Hall stated that if the Revenue sharing use was authorized, he would recommend the signal. Mr. Hall then noted that the signals would be installed approximately 30 days after the contract was awarded. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO ACCEPT THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM STR, FOR SIGNAL AT STRANDER AND SOUTH CENTER PARKWAY. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, OLD BUSINESS cont. Acceptance of Fire Station Plans Undergrounding Plan Work Study Program City Shop Opening Proposed Life Insurance Plan Personnel Records 429 Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley gave a presentation on the proposed Fire Station Plans. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE ARCHITECT BE INSTRUCTED TO PROCEED ON THE PLANS AS SUBMITTED. The motion CARRIED with Councilman Traynor voting "no" and Councilman Gardner abstained. Public Works Director, Steve Hall presented a 10 year undergrounding plan to Council and answered there questions. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ACCEPT THE 10 YEAR UNDERGROUNDING PROPOSAL.* Councilman Crain suggested that a Public Hearing be held on this. Steve Hall stated that the matter should go before the Planning Commission. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO TABLE THE MOTION UNTIL THE PLANNING DEPT. HAS A CHANCE TO GO OVER THE PLANS. The motion CARRIED with Councilman Sterling voting "no Del Moss noted that there will be a Planning Commission meeting on the 14th and he will bring the matter up at that time. Mayor Todd read a letter from Suzanne Feeney, University of Washington. The letter was in regard to a contract with the University of Washington for summer help through the Work -Study Program. Del Moss noted that the funding has been budgeted to allow his Department two summer employees under this Program. He then asked Councils concurance. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO CONCUR WITH THE REQUEST. CARRIED. Mayor Todd then suggested that the City be authorized to hire 6 temporary summer employees from Foster High School. Discussion followed regarding hiring and funding. Councilman Sterling suggested that the matter be tabled and discussed at the next Work Meeting. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL THAT THE CITY TENTIVELY PLANS TO HIRE FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. CARRIED. It was noted that the City Clerk will write a letter to Mr. Floyd Robbins, of Foster, to notify him of this. The date for the City Shop opening was set for Tuesday June 5th at 3:30 pm. The address of the new Shop is 600 Minkler Boulevard. Mayor Todd submitted a life insurance plan to Council. He then requested that the City Council consider endorsement and purchase of Safeco's Plan I proposal on behalf of the employees and pass an appropriate budget Ordinance to cover such cost. Councilman Crain asked if this was a standard practice. City Clerk, Shirlee v; Kinney stated that it varied with Cities and that some split the cost with the employees and others furnish the insurance themselves. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO TABLE THE MATTER FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from Mr. Morgan, PEP Area Coordinator. The letter was in regard to personnel functions within the City of Tukwila. The letter stated that if Tukwila could employ a personnel staff, changes could be formulated and implemented rapidly, in addition to permitting those employees who are currently performing the personnel functions to work in the capacity they were originally hired for. Mayor Todd then read a letter from Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk. The letter requested Council to consider the retainage of a personnel consultant to put together the City's personnel and classification system. The letter noted that this person will work in joint effort with the Local Governmental Personnel Institute of AWC and the Federal Civil Service Commission to provide the City with a comprehensive personnel plan. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT SHIRLEE KINNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH A PERSONNEL SYSTEM BY RETAINING A PERSONNEL OFFICER. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 5, OLD BUSINESS cont. City Owned Property DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Water /Sewer Comm. Planning Committee Parks Recreation Fire Committee AUDIENCE COMMENTS Name for Bridge Revenue Sharing ADJOURNMENT 10:50 pm ATTEST: June 4, 1973 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE DISCUSSION ON CITY ZONED PROPERTY. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor stated that the City ownes several pieces of property and the property should be zoned PF. Discussion followed after which it was MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PLANNING COORDINATOR PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE PAPERWORK AND A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ON ALL CITY OWNED PROPERTY RE: ZONING TO PF. CARRIED. Councilman Gardner read the progress report from Hill, Ingman, Chase F Co., a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss noted that the Planning Commission will meet on the 14th of June to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Traynor noted that guitar lessons will be given at the Foster Tukwila Prespraterian Church and the forms are available in City Hall. Councilman Johanson read the monthly report from the\ Fire Department. The report stated that there were 35 calls for the month of May, 15 of which were aid calls. The report also noted that the Fire Department has had an increase in emergency calls of 42.5% as compared to 1972. Mr. Regal recommended the bridge be named after fromer City Clerk Lois Newton. He also noted that he is against the transit system and asked the status of the zip code for Tukwila. Mayor Todd stated that he is ready to meet with the Post Office any time. Discussion followed regarding a name for the Bridge. Mayor Todd noted that he will be on vacation effective the 8th of June, 1973. He also noted that Jon Sterling will be Mayor Pro -Tem in his absence. Councilman Sterling asked that a meeting be set for the 7th of June, to discuss Revenue Sharing. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinney, City Cle 430 Res. #351 Authorizing Negotiations: School Property Frank Todd, Mayor CITY OF TUKWILA 14475 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 Addendum to Minutes of June 4, 1973 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to negotiate with officials of the South Central School District for a lease by the City of the Central Elementary School Buildings and grounds. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #351 AS READ. CARRIED.