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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-10 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL September 10, 1973 REGULAR MEETING MINUTE APPROVAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. #370 Additional Fire- fighter (P.E.P.) CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Police Station Design Preliminary Audit Report Discussion: R.C.W. 35.24.210 Letter: South Central Schools Tukwila City Hall 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers M I NUT E S ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL CRAIN, TRAYNOR, STEVENS, STERLING, JOHANSON, HILL, MEMBERS GARDNER. 470 FLAG SALUTE AND CALL Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the TO ORDER meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. Councilman Stevens noted a correction to be made on page 5 under "Personnel Committee 9th line, change from "Sterling" to "Stevens Councilman Traynor noted that he asked that the matter of bulletin boards be placed in Committee not Council. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE MINUTES OF 9 -4 -73 BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution authorizing the Mayor to fill the position of firefighter, utilizing funds allocated by Public Employment Program. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #370 AS READ. The motion CARRIED with Councilman Traynor voting "no MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE THIS MATTER AND NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT TO HAVE A REPRESENTA- TIVE PRESENT. CARRIED. Councilman Johanson stated that he would like to wait for the final report before it is read into the record. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO MAKE COPIES AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL. Councilman Johanson stated that he feels there are certain corrections to be made before the report is made public. He then read paragraph 2 under Audit Findings and noted that he is not in agreement with the statement. Councilman Sterling moved to comment back to the auditor, on this matter, and make the final report available to the public. Councilman Hill suggested that all the Councilmen have their comments in by Friday and the City Clerk can mail them to the auditor. Councilman Crain suggested that they draft one letter for all the Councilmen to sign and send in. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO DELETE THE FORMER MOTION. CARRIED. Councilman Sterling moved to have a Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday the llth of September at 7:00 p.m. to discuss this matter. Councilman Traynor recited a section of R.C.W. 35.24.210 "No Ordinance and no resolution or order shall have any validity or effect unless passed by the votes of at least four Councilmen." He then questioned the Attorney as to clarification as to whether this means 4 Councilmen in favor or 4 Councilmen voting. Discussion followed between Council, Attorney and Mayor regarding an interpretation of this R.C.W. and valadity of previous votes. City Attorney, Wayne Parker stated that it is his opinion that if 4 members constitute a quorem, then it takes 4 votes to pass an Ordinance or Resolution. Councilman Traynor asked that the Attorney check into this and give Council an opinion. Attorney Parker stated that he has found no cases on this matter and will have to check further. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE THIS TO THE NEXT MEETING AND GIVE THE ATTORNEY TIME TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from John Fotheringham, Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Fotheringham's letter stated that he met with the South Central School Board of Directors and proposed that the lower three acres be considered as a future recreational park involving TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Schools cont. Acceptance of Donations: Aid Car Letter: Re: Horses DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE COMMENTS Bulletin Boards Police Department September 10, 1973 471. the City of Tukwila as leasee and developer. The letter further stated that he is now prepared to discuss this matter in further detail, or would be receptive to any proposal the City might have for utilization of that particular acreage. Councilman Traynor agreed to meet with Mr. Fotheringham and the Mayor on this. The Mayor noted that he will set up a meeting date and notify Councilman Traynor. Councilman Crain noted that if a Recreational Director were hired, the City should get input from that person in relation to this property. Mayor Todd noted that the City would only be leasing the property at this time. Mayor Todd read a letter from Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley, asking that Council formally accept for use the listed donations to their Aid Car Fund. Mayor Todd noted that this would have to be done by Resolution and further noted that the Rotary is also donating $300.00 to the Aid Car and that this should be included when the Resolution is drawn. MOVED BY STEVENS SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO DRAFT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE DONATIONS. CARRIED. Councilman Sterling read a letter from Mrs. Chas. Claybaugh. The letter noted the litter problem created by horses within the City and stated that she feels horses should be banned from certain areas and licensed the same as dogs and cats. Mayor Todd noted that on Sept. 9th, a horse and colt were the cause of an accident near the church, involving a car. He further stated that some definite action must be taken as they are also creating a health hazard. Councilman Johanson questioned the Attorney on the matter of licensing horses. Attorney Parker stated that by Statute the City can license cats dogs but can not license livestock. Councilman Hill noted that the Code does designate certain areas where horses are to be kept. Mayor Todd stated that an Ordinance was drafted at one time but was not passed. Field Superintendent, Gene Isler stated that if they used the bridle trail it would be acceptable, but stated that they go through other areas in the Park. He also noted that his crews can't keep up with the horse litter on the streets. Councilman Johanson stated that if horses were banned from the streets that the City should offer something in exchange as a recreational outlet for the children. After further discussion, it was suggested by Councilman Sterling that this matter be referred to the Police Committee. City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney suggested the possability of obtaining a glass enclosed and lighted bulletin board to be placed in front of City Hall. Councilman Stevens also noted that there might be a possibility of having a public information center in the Fire Station. Mayor Todd asked Chief Sheets the status of the Police Service agreement with King County, for the use of the County jail for housing Tukwila prisoners prior to the issuance of a warrant for their arrest. Police Chief, John Sheets stated that the County started billing the City for this service in February. He stated that he requested an opinion from the Attorney General as he felt that they were State prisoners until they were charged and the County jails must house those prisoners. He further stated that he found that the prisoners do not become State prisoners until the warrant has been filed and noted that this would cost the City an additional $15,000.00 $16,000.00 per year to house these prisoners thru King County. Discussion followed after which Chief Sheets described the process of filing and charging the prisoners. Councilman Sterling stated that he feels it would be better to go ahead with the agreement. Mayor Todd added that this item would be placed on the agenda. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE COMMENTS cont. Public Works Sewers Signs Elections Public Hearings Meeting Personnel ADJOURNMENT 9:00 p.m. 4'72 Public Works Director, Steve Hall noted that there will be a work meeting on the llth and also two pre construction meetings, 2:00 p.m. on the Tennis Courts and 4:00 p.m. on Signalization, Strander Boulevard and Southcenter Parkway. He also noted that the bid opening on L.I.D. #22 will be Wednesday the 12th and L.I.D. #21 will be Thursday the 13th. Councilman Sterling asked if the cost for side sewers has been reduced. Steve Hall stated that it is $75 for single residence plus $20 inspection fee. Attorney Parker stated that the Ordinance sets the charge and in order to reduce the cost, the Ordinance would have to be amended. Councilman Sterling stated that there are some election signs on public property and noted that this is against the sign code and the code should be enforced. Mayor Todd stated that he has been in contact with the Department of Elections and Records and that if any candidate gets 91% of the votes in the Primary, he or she will be in by acclamation. Councilman Traynor asked if it would be possible to hold Public Hearings at the 2nd 4th meeting of every month at 7:00 p.m. thereby reducing the length of meetings. City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney stating that there is no reason they couldn't be scheduled in that manner. Councilman Traynor asked that a meeting of the Buildings and Public Grounds Committee be held after the Council Meeting. Personnel Officer, Jim Fraser discussed the salary wage study and stated that all is in order and will discuss further at the Work Meeting on Tuesday the llth. Mayor Todd requested that he be allowed to retain Mr. Fraser for an additional one or two weeks until the position of Administrative Assistant is filled. Council concurred. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinney, Ciy/ Clerk