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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-04 Regular MinutesSeptember 4, 1973 8:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Tennis Tournament Awards ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Proposed Res. Street Vacation Ord. #806 Misconduct Re: Public Transporta- tion Res. #367 Designating Engineer Proposed L.I.D. #24 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers M I N U T E S L.I.D. #18 Cash #54 L.I.D. #18 Rev. #R -27 $25,073.02 $578.80 578.80 464 Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. CRAIN, TRAYNOR, STEVENS, STERLING, JOHANSON, HILL, GARDNER. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 8 -20 -73 AND 8 -29 -73 AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE PAID AND WARRANTS DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. Vouchers #1033 #1118 Current Fund #1033 #1079 7,747.75 Park Fund #1080 #1082 86.98 Emer. Empl. #1083 #1084 142.87 Street Fund #1085 #1098 9,256.24 City Shop #1099 #1100 27.19 Water Fund #1101 #1108 3,834.10 Sewer Fund #1109 #1118 3,977.89 MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ALLOW THE MAYOR TO PRESENT TROPHIES TO THE WINNERS OF THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT. CARRIED. Mayor Todd introduced Jack Cunningham, the 33rd District Representative. The Mayor then presented trophies to Mario Benedict, Steve Watt, John Cunningham, Jim Harding, Sue Gallacher, Pat Gallacher, Kim Dauenhauser, Lynn Dauenhauser, Steve Escame, Don Lockrem, Randy Hawley, Francis Hynes, Phil Dixon, Dale Dauenhauser and Dennis Balcom and congratulated them all on their awards. Attorney Parker asked that this Resolution be stricken from the Agenda at this time. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO STRIKE PROPOSED RESOLUTION FROM THE AGENDA. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance prescribing penalties for misconduct on vehicles used for public transportation. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT ORDINANCE #806 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Hill stated that section 2 should state a maximum fine. Attorney parker noted that State Law has set the Maximum fine on a misdemeanor at $300.00. Councilman Johanson asked if King County has any law or suggestions on this matter. Mayor Todd stated that the County does not have jurisdiction. The motion then CARRIED* with Councilmen Gardner F Johanson voting "no Councilman Johanson stated his reason for voting no was that he considers this to be a County function and feels that the County should sustain the cost. Public Works Director, Steve Hall explained the nature of this L.I.D. and the problems involved. He stated that he feels Wilsey Ham can do a good job and recommended that they be retained as the Engineer. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution designating Wilsey and Ham as Engineers on the Waterline and Sewer improvements designated as proposed L.I.D. #24. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT RESOLUTION #367 BE PASSED AS READ.* Councilman Hill asked if Mr. Jensen previously had an TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS cont. Res. #367 cont. Ord. #807 Creating L.I.D. #20 Res. #368 Supporting Puget Sound Governmental Conference Re: Human Resources Planning Res. #369 Interim Financing: Fire Station City Shop Construction CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Additional Fire Fighter under the PEP Program September 4, 1973 465 engineer on this project. Steve Hall noted that the LID was brought about by petition. Councilman Sterling suggested a word change in paragraph 1. Attorney Parker noted that the statutory wording is correct. Council- man Hill asked what the chances were for government funding on this project. Mr. Hall stated that it is very unlikely at this time. The motion then CARRIED* with Councilman Sterling voting "no MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance ordering the improvement of an area within the City of Tukwila by constructing and installing a system of 8 and 12 -inch sewer lines, all in accordance with Resolution No. 344 of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington; establishing local improvement district no. 20. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO PASS ORDINANCE #807 AS READ AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.* Mayor Todd referred to a letter from Public Works Director, Steve Hall regarding L.I.D. #20 and noted that there has been an increase in the City's EPA funded projects from 48% to 90%. Steve Hall noted a correction under section 5, should be Plan II. Councilman Sterling questioned whether the cover letter is sufficient to establish funding. Attorney Parker stating that the letter will suffice. Councilman Gardner asked what the Golf Course portion would be. Steve Hall stating that all fees F accrued items shall be included as stated in Section 2 of his letter of August 30, 1973. The motion then CARRIED.* MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution supporting the Puget Sound Governmental Conference in its role of coordinating human resources planning in the central Puget Sound region. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #368 AS READ. CARRIED. City Treasurer, Mae Harris stated that she had contacted 3 banks with regard to interim financing. City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney read the three bids as submitted and noted that Peoples National Bank was the low bidder with an interest rate of 5.45% per annum. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ACCEPT PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK FOR THE INTERIM FINANCING. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution designating Peoples National Bank as the lending institution for interim financing on the Fire Station and City Shop Construction. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT RESOLUTION #369 BE ACCEPTED AS READ.* Councilman Gardner stated that he doesn't want to vote for Councilmanic Bonds. Councilman Crain stated that he feels this is a very reasonable way to finance the Fire Station Shops. The motion then CARRIED* with Councilman Gardner voting "no MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ACCEPT THE $10,200 FROM THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR ONE ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTER.* Personnel Officer, Jim Fraser stated that he has been made aware that there are four positions to be satisfied on the current elegibility list. Councilman Traynor asked the possibility of using this funding for a Building Inspector. Discussion followed regarding the assignment of personnel in the Fire Department. Jim Fraser then explained the difference between WIN and PEP funding. Councilman Sterling asked if the City would have a better chance of obtaining a building inspector under the PEP Program. Mr. Fraser stated that both programs are just as restrictive. Councilman Crain noted that the City can't hire any firemen under the PEP program until such TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. PEP Funding cont. Discussion: Police Station Design Letter Re: Time Limitation Per Rezone Ord. #805 Letter: Office of Emergency Services Re: Mutual Aid Agreement Additional Empl: NYC Participants Letter: Reducing Age Limit; Clerical Status in Sauna September 4, 1973 time as the 4 positions on the current elegibility list have been satisfied. The motion then CARRIED* with Councilman Traynor voting "no Councilman Traynor asked that this matter be tabled until the meeting of Sept. 10, 1973 and that the Architect be present. 466 Councilman Sterling read a letter from Mr. LeRoy Bowen. The letter requested that the City Council reconsider the one year time limitation as to zone change on Foremost property and noted that his client, James Huntington, feels the time limitation is to restrictive. Discussion followed regarding 1 and 2 year limitations and the fact that Council felt that some limitation is necessary. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE LIMITAITON STAY ON THE REZONE CHANGE AND IF NOTHING HAPPENS THEY CAN COME BACK IN 1 YEAR.* Mr. Bowen stated that his client needs flexibility in the time limit if he is to develop properly and asked that his client be given a minimum limitation of 3 years. The motion CARRIED.* Councilman Johanson stated that he feels it is proper planning procedure to have some time limitation. Mr. Bowen stated that his client has a present lease until 1978 and needs additional time for proper planning. Letter: Puget Sound Mayor Todd read a letter from the Puget Sound Air Air Pollution Control Pollution Control Agency which requested voluntary Agency contributions from constituent cities and counties of 3.6¢ per capita or a total of 16(t per capita during calendar year 1974 in order to maintain local air pollution control services at the current level. Mayor Todd then asked the City Attorney if he would check into the legality of voluntary contributions by 3rd class Cities. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO TABLE UNTIL THE CITY HAS THE ATTORNEYS OPINION. CARRIED. Mayor Todd explained that these Mutual Aid Agreements are intended to replace existing agreements and are necessary to assure the best utilization of King County resources in time of emergency and to obtain immediate State and Federal assistance. He then recommended signing these agreements for Fire E Police Aid. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO THESE AGREEMENTS. CARRIED. Letter: Mayor Todd read a letter from the Valley Publishing Valley Cities Day Company, inviting him and his wife to attend Valley Valley Publishing Co. Cities Day on Wednesday, September 5, 1973, at Longacres Race Track. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ATTEND.* Councilman Johanson noted that the same honor had been given to the Councilman until 1972. The motion CARRIED* with Councilmen Johanson Gardner voting "no Personnel Officer, Jim Fraser stated that the City has the possibility of obtaining 1 or 2 stenographic type personnel under the NYC program. He noted that the funds come from the State to the schools and then from the schools to other government units. Councilman Hill asked how this type of person works out on the job. City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney stated that the employee she has, under the WIN Program is working out very well. Street Superintendent, Gene Isler noted that the NYC participant who worked for him was a great asset. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO MAKE THESE TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE NYC PROGRAM. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from Lee Womack, Lee's Sauna, requesting that the Council consider reducing the age limit so that she might hire a women 18 years of age or older in a clerical position at Lee's Sauna. Attorney Parker stated that the Tukwila Municipal Code TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Sauna cont. Councilman Sterling read a letter from Gary Crutchfield, Planning Technician. The letter stated that the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing to consider the rezoning of City property located at 6230 Southcenter Boulevard from RMH to P -F. The letter also stated that the Commission subsequently passed a motion to deny the rezone to P -F on the basis that the current use is legal under the present zoning thus P -F zoning is unnecessary. Councilman Traynor stated that if the Planning Commission feels that the zoning is adequate that's fine with him. King County: Gambling Mayor Todd read a letter from Jack Nelson, Acting Tax Collection Director, Gambling Commission. The letter stated that the Washington State Gambling Commission would greatly appreciate receiving copies of all ordinances either proposed or adopted by the City with respect to the taxing of any gambling activity. The Mayor then read a letter from the State of Washington, Office of the comptroller stating that their office is empowered to enter into contracts with municipalities for the collection of the tax imposed on bingo, raffles, and amusement games conducted within such municipalities and asked if the City of Tukwila is interested in entering into such a contract with King County. General discussion followed after which Attorney Parker stated that there should be a census from the Council as to whether they want this to be administered by the City or County. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE THIS MATTER FOR FURTHER RESEARCH. CARRIED. Letter: Re: Planning Commission, Rezone of City Property OLD BUSINESS Bid Award: Tennis Courts Bid Award: Signals, Strander Boulevard South center Parkway Bid Award: City Shop, Phase II Confirming Fire Station Award NEW BUSINESS Call For Bids: Dump Body t Hoist September 4, 1973 467 states that no one under 21 years of age may be employed in a Sauna. He noted that he isn't sure what effect the 18 year old voting law might have but stated that the present law stands at 21 years of age. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO DENY THE REQUEST AND UPHOLD THE CITY ORDINANCE AS IT IS. The motion CARRIED with Councilman Crain voting "no Councilman Crain stated that the Ordinance could be amended so that only massuses are required to be 21. Public Works Director, Steve Hall informed Council of the two bids that were received for this project, per Field Engineer, Duncan Sturrock's letter of August 30, 1973, and recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Fryer Knowles, in sum of $16,714.27. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BIDDER. CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall informed Council of the 5 bids that were received for this project, per Mr. Cottingham's letter of August 23, 1973, and recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Electric Controls, Inc., in sum of $27,400.00. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BIDDER. CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall informed Council of the 6 bids that were received for this project, per his letter of August 13, 1973, and recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Mayer Construction Co., in sum of $178,000.00 sst. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BIDDER. CARRIED. Discussion followed regarding confirming the bid award on the Fire Station. (Mayer Construction) MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO CONFIRM THE BID AWARD ON THE FIRE STATION. CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall noted that this item was budgeted for 1973, and requested that the Council call for bids on this item. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO CALL FOR BIDS ON THE 5/6 CUBIC YARD TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 4, 1973 468 Page 5, NEW BUSINESS cont. Call For Bids cont. DUMP BOX WITH HOIST. CARRIED. Bid opening will be at 2:00 p.m. on the 26th day of September, 1973, in the Council Chamber, Tukwila City Hall. Public Hearing Date: 7 -11 Rezone DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Police -Fire Parks Public Grounds Pool Opening Personnel Committee Public Works Park Department Legal Department Planning Commission Planning Department Planning Coordinator, Del Moss noted that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council hold a Public Hearing to consider rezoning of this parcel of property to C -2 in order to correct an obvious non- conformity of previous zoning. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT SEPTEMBER 24TH AT 8:00 P.M. BE SET AS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON THE 7 -11 REZONE. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from David Desmul, President of the Tukwila Police Officer's Association. The letter was one of commendation for all members of the Tukwila Fire Department for the professional, proficient, skilled and dedicated manner in which they have assisted the Police Dept. at accident scenes. The letter also stated that they rate our Fire Department second to none and are proud to be associated with them. Councilman Traynor stated that in regard to the South Central School site, he would still recommend the City lease the grounds only and not the building. Mayor Todd noted that the King County Park Board will be opening the new pool, by Foster School, on Oct. 21st. Councilman Crain asked the status of the proposed Recreational Director. Steve Hall stated that they will be proceeding on this and that Mr. Fraser will be setting up a review board and will then recommend three persons. Mayor Todd felt this matter must be given further consideration so that when a Recreational Director is hired the City will have some idea of what types of things they would like this person to incorporate. Councilman Sterling set a personnel meeting for Tuesday the llth of September in the Fire Station. Steve Hall noted that on the 6th of September at 2:00 pm, there will be a pre- construction conference, in the Council Chambers, on City Shop Phase II and the Fire Station. Field Superintendent Gene Isler noted that the part time boys who were hired under the NYC program, put in 512 hours working in the Street Department and 736 hours in the Park Department. He also stated that they did a very good job and were a real asset. City Attorney, Wayne Parker stated that 2 appeals from Traffic Court are scheduled for next week and that another suit on Shaffer Construction was received. He noted that there isn't much progress being made with Shaffer, at this time. Councilman Sterling requested that another Councilman be appointed to the Planning Commission in his place. Councilman Stevens recommended that Councilman Traynor be appointed. Mayor Todd asked Councilman Traynor if he would accept the appointment. After some discussion Councilman Traynor stated that he would accept the appointment. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT SKIP TRAYNOR BE APPOINTED AS THE COUNCIL REPRESEN- TATIVE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN PLACE OF JON STERLING. CARRIED. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss noted that the State Use Planning Act will be coming up in January and he feels this is a very criticle item. He also noted that the Planning Commission is now on their new schedule. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 6, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS cont. Fire Department AUDIENCE COMMENTS Rezone Bulletin Boards Valley Cities Meeting ADJOURNMENT 10:05 P.M. ATTEST: Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley stated that the firemen will be going into negotiating session shortly and asked that a negotiating committee be established. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO DO THE NEGOTIATING WITH THE FIREMEN IN- HOUSE. CARRIED. Chief Crawley requested a mini session with the Fire Committee following the meeting. Mr. Lamb asked when the rezone (Lamb E Bowen) was set for. Mayor Todd stated that the rezone is set for the 24th day of September rather than the 17th because of a delay in getting it in the paper, thru no fault of the publisher. Councilman Traynor asked that the matter of using bulletin boards for posting certain notices be placed on the Agenda for the next meeting. Mr. Charles Baker congratulated Tukwila on being invited to the valley races. He also noted that he resents the fact that Tukwila is not listed as one of the Valley Cities. Mary Lehto, Renton Record Chronicle, stated that she has brought this matter to the attention of the editor. Mayor Todd noted that Patty Bakken, Homecoming Queen of Foster, is to represent Tukwila at the Valley Cities Day. Councilman Crain asked that a meeting be set for the llth of September, regarding negotiations. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor September 4, 1973 Shirlee A. Kinrfey, City clerk 469