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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-18 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 18, 1973 REGULAR MEETING 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. #353 Naming New Bridge Proposed Ord.: Fire Lanes Access Ord. #779 Transferring Cash from the, Fund to LID 17 Fund M I N U T E S L.I.D. #17 Cash #C -29 L.I.D. #18 Cash #29 -49 L.I.D. #18 Rev. #R -23 L.I.D. #18 Cash #50 L.I.D. #18 Rev. #R -24 L.I.D. #18 Cash #51 L.I.D. #18 Cash #52 L.I.D. #18 Rev. R -25 L.I.D. #19 Cash #18 L.I.D. #19 Rev. #R -13 431 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. CRAIN, STEVENS, STERLING, JOHANSON, HILL, GARDNER. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMAN TRAYNOR. CARRIED. Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk read an amendment to the minutes of June 4, 1973. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PUBLISHED AND AMENDED. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT BILLS BE PAID IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT WARRANTS #463, 556 569 BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE PAID BILLS. CARRIED. Vouchers #461 #587 Current Fund #461 #521 $12,986.83 (463 467 Void) Park Fund #522 #528 Emer. Empl. #529 #532 Street Fund #533 #552 City Shop #553 #554 Strander Blvd. #555 Water Fund #556 #568 (556 Void) Sewer Fund #569 #587 (569 Void) 357.04 535.99 4,983.33 194.38 148.60 4,695.24 9,358.09 $33,259.50 450.00 27.00 27.00 15,554.07 15,554.07 7,009.73 1,459.92 8,469.65 1.00 1.00 Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling asked Council to submit names for the new bridge that will span the Green River. The following names were proposed: the Frank Todd Bridge the Nelson Bridge the Lois T. Newton Bridge. By show of hands, the vote went in favor of the Lois T. Newton Bridge. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling read Resolution designating a name for the new Bridge crossing the Green River extending Strander Boulevard East to the West Valley Highway and designating that Bridge as the Lois T. Newton Bridge. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT RESOLUTION #353 BE PASSED AS READ. CARRIED. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling asked that Council withold the proposed Ordinance regarding fire lanes and access for Fire Department apparatus. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE TABLED TO THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Ord. #778 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT PROPOSED Amending Ord. #614 ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. MayorPro -Tem Sterling Authorizing Signature read Ordinance amending Ordinance #614 authorizing Mary on Checks K. Kreidler, in the absence of Mable J. Harris, to sign checks drawn on the advance travel expense account. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, ORDINANCE #778 BE PASSED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Councilman Johanson read Ordinance transferring cash from the Contingency Fund to the LID #17 Fund in sum of $10,478.26. MOVED BY RAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #779 AS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS cont. Ord. #779 cont. READ AND TO AMEND BY DELEATING THE NAME OF PREVIOUS MAYOR. CARRIED. Ord. #780 Transferring Cash into Municipal Court Account Res. #354 Approving Proposed King County Gambling Ordinance CORRESPONDENCE CURRENT BUSINESS Drawing of Position No's: 1973 Municipal Election WPERS Unfunded Liability Notice of Audit Report W/S Utility NEW BUSINESS Bid Award: Surplus Equipment Employee Permanent Status June 18, 1973 43 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Councilman Stevens read Ordinance appropriating excess cash in the Current Expense Fund and transferring to the Municipal Court Account for the purpose of employing additional help and amending Ord. #752, which adopted the 1973 Budget. Appropriated amount, $2,000. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE #780 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Councilman Crain read REsolution approving proposed King County Gambling Ordinance and urging its passage by the King County Council. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #354 AS READ. CARRIED. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling read a letter from the City Clerk's Office, outlining the four Council seats up for election within the year 1973 and the position of City Treasurer. Also noting the filing period and the filing fees for Councilmen and Treasurer. Position numbers were drawn as follows: Position #1 Dwight R. Gardner, Position #2 Robert Crain and Position #3- George D. Hill. Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk explained to Council the City share to be paid to Washington State Public Employees Retirement System for the unfunded liability on active members, in sum of $23,134.43 that arose at the time of switching from State -Wide City's Retirement System to the new retirement System. It was noted that payment could be made over a 15 year period or paid in full. It was further noted that there will be excess cash available in the Contingency Fund and that full payment could be made by transfer. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling suggested that a work meeting be set to discuss this matter when the full Council is present. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling read a notice from the Clerk's Office stating that the post audit examination report\ of the Water /Sewer Utility, of the City of Tukwila, for the period of January 1, 1972 to December 31, 1972, is on file and available for inspection in the Clerk's Office. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling read a letter from Steve Hall, dated June 14, 1973, regarding surplus equipment bid opening. Mr. Hall recommended award on the basis of highest bids on the following items: Item #1 1963 Linkbelt, award to Vic Bradley, in the amount of $1,160.00; Item #3 Topeka Highway Mower, award to Carl Toney, in amount of $181.12; Item #4 1945 Ford Pumper, award to Samac Trucking, in the amount of $268.52. Attorney, Wayne Parker was asked to clarify the acceptance of a cash bid deposit. He stated that this was acceptable. It was also recommended by Mr. Hall that they reject all bids on items 2, which was the 1969 Plymouth Sedan Item 5, the six Mueller 4 2" two port fire hydrants and Item #6, the two yoeman pneumatic ejectors. Mr. Hall further recommended that the City re -bid the 1969 Plymouth Sedan and retain the hydrants and sewage ejectors. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ACCEPT THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PER STEVE HALL'S LETTER, DATED JUNE 14, 1973. CARRIED. Councilman Stevens read a letter from Del Moss, Planning Coordinator, requesting that Mr. Richard Hansen, Senior Planner, be granted the status of Permanent employee of the City. MOVED BY STEVENS, TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, NEW BUSINESS cont. Employee Status cont. DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Works Planning Bldg. /Inspections Custom Furniture Warehouse AUDIENCE COMMENTS Rezone Appeal Foremost Dairy Prop. Lois "T" Newton Bridge June 18, 1973 433 SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THIS EMPLOYEE BE PUT ON THE PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT ROLL. CARRIED. He then read a letter from Steven M. Hall, Public Works Director requesting that Mr. Willie Edwards, Custodian, Mr. Arthur Swanson, Park Maintenance and Mr. Duncan Sturrock, Engineering Technician be granted permanent status. He further recommended that the positions of Custodian and Park Maintenance be granted a $30.00 per month increase, effective July 1, 1973. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THESE EMPLOYEES BE PUT ON PERMANENT STATUS AND BE GRANTED THE INCREASES PER MR. HALLS LETTER. CARRIED. Steven Hall, Public Works Director announced special meetingsregarding LID #20, to be held Monday June 25 at 7:30 pm and on July 10th. Mr. Hall further informed the Council that all items have been completed,to date, on the City Shop and that a preliminary report, in the month of July, should be forthcoming from Stevens, Thompson Runyan on the TOPICS Study. He also announced that July the 9th is the proposed Bridge opening date and requested that Council authorize a brass plaque, to be placed on the Bridge, with Mrs. Lois T. Newton's name affixed. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO HAVE THE PLAQUE CAST FOR DEDICATION. CARRIED. 8:50 pm, Councilman Johanson asked to be excused from the meeting. Allowed. Del Moss, Planning Coordinator, addressed a question posed by the City Council regarding PF zoning. He noted that the Planning Commission is studying PF zoning in the entire context of the Comprehensive Plan, and would also recommend areas to add as PF zone. He also noted that the 10 year plan for undergrounding is being studied by the Planning Commission and will be approved at their next meeting of June the 21st. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling inquired as to the status of Custom Furniture Warehouse, located near the Freeway (Interstate 5). John Richards, Building Official, noted that the Building has been inspected and modifications are being made. Del Moss, Planning Coordinator stated that they have not complied with certain provisions of planning and will be doing work to bring it into conformity. He further noted that the whole building, under the new sign code Ordinance, would be considered a sign and this will be reviewed by the Planning Commission also. Mr. LeRoy Bowen requested an appeal before the City Council on a rezone denial of the Foremost Dairy property that was before the Council at the meeting of May the 7th, 1973. Del Moss, Planning Coordinator, asked Mr. Bowen to formally submit a letter appealing the Council's decision on the rezone so that it might properly be placed on the agenda. Mr. Charles Baker addressed the Council and stated that he felt Lois Newton would be honored by the naming of the new Bridge. He further requested that her middle initial "T be placed within the name as it was a distinctive part of her signature. Council agreed. Mr. Regal addressed Council and commended the Police Department on their efficient work. He also asked the status of the Central School negotiations. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling informed him that with the Mayor's absence, everything has stopped at this point until his return. He secondly asked what the status of the Metro Bus System was. He was informed that this TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 18, 1973 434 Page 4, AUDIENCE COMMENTS cont. Mr. Regal cont. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: matter will be discussed at a Revenue Sharing Meeting to be held on June the 26th when all Councilmen are present. Mae Harris, City Treasurer, noted the great improvement in the Tukwila City Park and that the Park Department should be commended for their excellent work. Councilman Hill read a letter from Kay Bergstrom on the replacement of a street sign at 57th Ave. So. 147th Street. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling asked Wayne Parker, City Attorney, to check into the legal requirements on calling for bids on insurance policies. Mr. Kenneth Harris addressed Council and informed them of a public meeting to be held by the Port Commission on land acquisition. 9:12 pm MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Mayor Pro -Tem, Jon Stirling City Clerk, Shirlee A. Ki ey