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Home My WebLink About1973-07-02 Regular MinutesJuly 2, 1973 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL PUBLIC HEARINGS Proposed LID #22 Ord. #781 Creating LID #22 Proposed Rezone: Area #1 Ord. #782 Rezone: Area #1 Proposed Rezone: Area #2 Ord. #783 Rezone: Area #2 435 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, JOHANSON, HILL, GARDNER. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMAN STERLING. CARRIED. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN HILL, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO -TEM IN COUNCILMAN STERLINGS ABSENCE. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE MINUTES BE APPROVED AS PRINTED. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CURRENT BILLS BE PAID. CARRIED. Vouchers #558 #694 Current Fund #588 #641 (589 Void) Park Fund #642 #650 592 Emer. Empl. #651 #652 Street Fund #653 #670 City Shop #671 Strander Blvd. #672 #673 Water Fund #674 #685 Sewer Fund #686 #693 Water /Sewer #694 L.I.D. 17 Cash #C -30 L.I.D. 18 Cash #53 L.I.D. 18 Rev. #R -26 $20,173.28 173.49 142.87 2,260.86 222.77 29,239.00 11,512.69 5,030.06 82.05 $68,837.07 354.86 1.00 1.00 Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 8:03 pm. There being no objections to this proposed LID, Public Hearing was closed at 8:20 pm. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed Ordinance ordering the improvement of a part of the City of Tukwila by constructing storm drainage, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, utility corridors and street development and surfacing, all in accordance with Resolution #346 of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, establishing Local Improvement District No. 22, providing that payment for said improvement be made by special assessments upon properties in said district, payable by the mode of payment, by bonds, and providing for the issuance and sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District Bonds. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE #781 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO AMEND THE AGENDA AND GO TO THE NEXT ITEM. CARRIED. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 8:35 pm. There being no objections, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:37 pm. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -1 zoning to M -1 zoning, within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE #782 BE PASSED AS READ. CARRIED. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 8:43 pm. There being no objections, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:45 pm. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -1 zoning to C -2 zoning, within the City of TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, PUBLIC HEARINGS cont. Ord. #783 cont. Proposed Rezone: Wimmer Ord. #784 Rezone: Wimmer Proposed Rezone: Area #3 Ord. #785 Rezone: Area #3 Proposed Rezone: Area #4 Ord. #786 Rezone: Area #4 Proposed Rezone: Area #5 Proposed Ord. Area #5 (Tabled) Proposed Rezone: Area #6 Proposed Ord. Area #6 (Tabled) July 2, 1973 Tukwila. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 783 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. 436 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO AMEND THE AGENDA AND PICK UP THE PRIOR ITEM. CARRIED. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 8:45 pm. There being no objections to this rezone, the Public Hearing closed at 8:50 pm. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed Ordinance re- classifying certain property from RMH zoning to C -1 zoning within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE #784 BE ADOPTED AND TO ALSO INCLUDE THE RECOMMENDATIONS PER THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AS STATED IN THEIR LETTER. CARRIED. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 8:56 pm. There being no objections to this rezone, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:00 pm. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -1 zoning to C -2 zoning, within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #785 AS READ. CARRIED. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 9:05 pm. There being no objections, the Public Hearing closed at 9:07 pm. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -1 zoning to M -1 zoning, within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #786 AS READ. CARRIED. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 9:10 pm. There being no comments from the audience, for or against, the Public Hearing closed at 9:11 pm. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -1 zoning to R -3 zoning within the City of Tukwila. It was noted by several Councilman, during discussion, that a previous public hearing was held on this rezone and they felt that the R -3 zoning was incorrect. MOVED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE THIS REZONE TO THE NEXT MEETING. Motion FAILED for lack of second. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, REQUEST FOR REZONE BE DENIED. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO THE NEXT MEETING. Motion CARRIED with Councilman Gardner voting "no Mayor Todd called for a recess at 9:25 pm. Meeting came back to order at 9:35 pm, with Council President, Pro -Tem, Hill presiding. Mayor Todd relinquishing the chair, due to his stated interest in the following rezone. Councilman Hill opened the Public Hearing at 9:40 pm. There being no objections from the audience, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:42 pm. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from PF zoning to R -4 zoning within the City of Tukwila. Mr. Todd addressed the Council stating that he and his wife jointly own the property in question of rezone and noted that it was always their impression that it was zoned R -4 and had paid taxes on the property as TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, PUBLIC HEARINGS cont. Area #6 cont. Proposed Rezone: Area #10 Proposed Ord. Rezone: Area #10 (Denied) Proposed Rezone: Area #11 Ord. #788 Area #11 July 2, 1973 437 being zoned R -4. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE REZONE REQUEST BE DENIED. Roll call vote; 3 AYES: Gardner, Johanson, Traynor. 3 NOS: Hill, Stevens, Crain. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MOTION BE TABLED TO THE NEXT MEETING. Motion CARRIED with Johanson voting "no Mr. Todd stated, for the record, that he did not petition for the rezone. Proposed Rezone: Mayor Todd presiding over the meeting, opened the Area #7 Public Hearing at 9:52 pm. There being no comments from the audience, for or against proposed rezone, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:53 pm. Proposed Ord. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO READ Rezone #7 (Tabled) PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -1 to R -3 zoning within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY CRAIN, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ACCEPTED AS READ. Motion FAILED due to lack of second. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE NEXT MEETING. Motion CARRIED with Councilman Traynor voting "no Proposed Rezone: Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 9:55 pm. With Area #9 there being only favorable comments from the audience, for the rezone, the Public Hearing closed at 10:00 pm. Ord. #787 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, PROPOSED ORDINANCE Rezone:Area #9 BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -1 zoning to RMH zoning within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE #787 BE PASSED AS READ. Roll call vote; 4 AYES: Crain, Stevens, Hill, Gardner, 2 NOS: Traynor, Johanson. CARRIED. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 10:06 pm. Objections to this rezone were stated by Darlene West and Pat VanDoren. Mrs. Cathrine Harris also noted her desenting vote on the Planning Commission. Gary Mix of Puget Western, spoke in favor of the rezone. He noted that taxes have been paid on the property, zoned as R -4, and felt that this would be a proper place for apartments. Public Hearing was closed at 10:20 pm. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -1 zoning to R -4 zoning, within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, REQUEST FOR REZONE BE DENIED. CARRIED. Mayor Todd opened the Public Hearing at 10:25 pm. Mr. Barney Hagelund, Seattle, City Light, spoke in favor of the rezone, with the exception of the third stipulation as set forth in the proposed Ordinance, that being, that Seattle City Light enter into a contractual developers agreement to run with the land, and certifying agreement to these conditions. He felt this stipulation was not necessary. Councilman Hill read a letter from Seattle City Light, Gordon Vickery, further explaining Seattle City Lights proposal. Public Hearing closed at 10:40 pm. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance re- classifying certain property from RA zoning to CM zoning within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE #788 BE PASSED AS READ. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. #355 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, PROPOSED RESOLUTION LID #22 Harstad BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Assoc. Engineers Resolution designating Harstad and Associates as Engineers on the improvements consisting of storm TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS -cont. Res. #355 cont. Proposed Ord. Transferring Budgeted Funds in the Planning Department Proposed Ord. Re: Fire Lanes Access Res: #356 Designating Yoshida Inc., Engineers on McMicken Heights Sewage System Res: #357 Opposing Port of Seattles Expansion into Tukwila Proposed Ord. Regulating and Licensing the Opera- tion of Tow Trucks CORRESPONDENCE AND Horizontal Control Survey LeRoy Bowen Appeal of Rezone Denial Metro Bus Service contract (Revenue Sharing) It was noted that this item should be prepared in Resolution form and presented at the next meeting. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO TABLE TO THE MEETING OF JULY THE 16TH. CARRIED. July 2, 1973 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, TO TABLE THIS ORDINANCE TO THE MEETING OF JULY THE 16TH. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE TABLED TO THE NEXT MEETING. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor requested the City Attorney review section 13 of proposed ordinance. CURRENT BUSINESS MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THIS ITEM BE TABLED TO THE NEXT MEETING. CARRIED. 43h drainage, curbs, gutters, side walks, utility corridors street development and surfacing, to be designated as local improvement district #22. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION #355 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution designating Yoshida, Inc., Engineers on the McMicken Heights area sewage system. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #356 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution opposing expansion of the Seattle Port District to include portions of the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #357 AS READ. CARRIED. Mr. Regel addressed the Council and noted the impressive presentation as made before the Public Hearing in Seattle on the above stated matter. The presentation being made by Mrs. Gardner and Councilman Hill. He also offered a vote of thanks to the Tukwila Action Committee for their efforts. Mr. LeRoy Bowen read his letter dated June 19th, 1973 and then asked Council to reconsider their rezone denial. Mr. Pellegreni, of Foremost Properties, requested that the rezone denial be reconsidered also. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW THE ORDINANCE FOR RESUBMITTAL, ADDING AN ITEM TO ELIMINATE RETAIL SALES OUTLETS AND ANY OTHER POSSIBLE CHANGES OR STIPULATIONS. CARRIED. Mayor Todd requested of Council, the expenditure of Revenue Sharing Funds for contracting with Metro for Bus Service within the City of Tukwila. There being varying comments from Cuuncilmen on citizen need of a` Metro Bus Service within the City, it was MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH METRO FOR BUS SERVICE. Roll call vote brought 3 AYES: Crain, Stevens, Hill. 3 NOS: Traynor, Johanson and Gardner. Councilman Traynor noted, at this time, that he was for bus service but felt the City should have a way to get "out" of the contract. Councilman Johanson felt that the contract is too open toward Metro Council and didn't feel that the people wanted bus service. Councilman Gardner stated that he would agree with Councilman Johanson's reasons. Mayor Todd then stated that National Public Opinion Polls show that money spent for Public Transportation is considered to be well spent by the public and therefore voted for Metro Transit. The motion CARRIED. Councilman Crain asked that the Mayor work towards an agreement with METRO, that at the end of 6 months could be terminated if seen to be non feasible. The Mayor stating that if possible he would do so. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 5, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Metro cont. OLD BUSINESS Life Insurance Coverage (General Insurance Policies) NEW BUSINESS Police Chief Request: Two Additional Posi- tions of Sergeant Letter: Regarding Schooling Temporary Summer Help Public Works Department Newton Bridge DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Water Sewer Comm. Planning Building July 2, 1973 439 Councilman Johanson requested that Metro submit, to Tukwila, a report of how they use the funds. Mrs. Cathrine Harris quoted from Revenue Sharing final guidelines regarding the expenditure of funds and noted that the City of Tukwila would be responsible for any inappropriate expenditures by Metro. The Mayor assuring her that Metro would be accounting for the funds. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED UNTIL BUDGET TIME. CARRIED. Councilman Johanson asked Attorney Parker if the Cities general insurance policies must be bid annually. Parker stated that an Attorney General's opinion affecting school districts states that it is considered a professional service and can be bid formally or informally. Council requested a work meeting be set up to discuss this matter. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THIS ITEM BE POSTPONED UNTIL BUDGET TIME. CARRIED. Councilman Hill read a letter from David R. Desmul, Patrolman, stating that he had received an associate degree in law enforcement from Highline Community College and thanked the Chief, John Sheets, for the opportunity and encouragement in continuing his education. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED. CARRIED. Councilman Stevens read a letter, from Steve Hall, Public Works Director, requesting four temporary summer personnel, 1 each for the Public Works, Sewer, Water and Park Departments. The letter outlined recommended wages for each position and budgetary transfers required to accomplish the hiring of personnel. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT STEVE HALL BE ALLOWED TO CARRY OUT THE SUGGESTIONS OF HIS LETTER. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from Mrs. Lois T. Newton, accepting the invitation to attend, on July the 9th, the dedication of the Bridge named for her. She further stated she considered it a great honor to be so remembered. Councilman Gardner noted a meeting to be held regarding LID #20, on Tuesday, July the 10th. Informational meeting. Councilman Johanson noted that Mrs. Cathrine Harris had attended the Association of Washington Cities Convention held in Spokane and had paid her own way, therefore recommending that she be reimbursed her expenses. Discussion followed as to her authorization to attend, representing the Planning Commission. Mr. Mettler, Chairman of the Planning Commission, asked legal opinion of Attorney Parker regarding conflict of interest, stating that the Planning Commission was challenged at their last regularily held meeting. Attorney Parker stated that if a person feels there may be conflict of interest in any matter, the person should exclude himself entirely from the proceedings. Maxine Anderson gave the building report for Mr. John Richards. She stated that 87 permits have been issued, to date, with total valuation of $4,422,257.00 and TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 6, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS cont. Building cont. total fees collected in sum of $8,086.00. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT 12:15 pm ATTEST: Mrs. Cathrine Harris addressed Council and offered some data regarding campaign financial statements for those political candidates running for office. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor 7(' (t /i July 2, 1973 Shirlee A. Kinney, City Clerk 440