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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-17 Regular MinutesSeptember 17, 1973 8:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. #371, #372 #3 73 Accepting Donations for Fire Department Aid Car Res. #374 Water Pollution Control Act Amend- ments TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers 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, GARDNER. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE MINUTES OF 9 -10 -73 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE PAID AND WARRANTS DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. Vouchers #1119 -#1245 Current Fund #1119 #1178 Park Fund #1179 #1186 Emer. Empl. #1187 #1188 Street Fund #1189 #1219 Fire Fighting #1220 City Shop #1221 #1222 Strander Blvd. #1223 Water Fund #1224 #1235 Sewer Fund #1236 #1245 L.I.D. #18 Cash #55 L.I.D. #18 Rev. #R -28 10,092.78 294.89 399.38 11,187.05 4,254.89 80.25 7,231.79 9,203.93 5,667.91 48,412.87 296.80 296.80 473 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ.* MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO INCLUDE THE OTHER TWO RESOLUTIONS ACCEPTING DONATIONS. CARRIED.* Attorney Parker read Resolution authorizing acceptance of donations to the City of Tukwila Fire Department aid car fund, from private individuals, in sum of $127.00. Attorney Parker read Resolution authorizing acceptance of $300.00 donation from the Southcenter Rotary Club, for the Aid Car. Attorney Parker read Resolution author- izing acceptance of $300.00 from Greater Tukwila Area Chamber of Commerce, for the Aid Car. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT RESOLUTION #371, #372 #373 BE APPROVED AS READ. CARRIED. Mr. Tom O'Brien, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Lee Alsager, President of the Rotary Club, presented their checks for the Aid Car. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WITH AN EXPLAN- ATION FROM THE ATTORNEY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read title of a Resolution urging the United States Congress to amend the 1972 Water Control Act. He then explained the reasons for this Resolution. Councilman Gardner noted that the secondary treatment would increase the cost 10 times. Councilman Crain stated that Metro is already meeting these standards. Councilman Johanson noted that there would be no Federal Funding available to Metro at this time and feels the Resolution is an appropriate measure to insure funding. The motion then CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS cont. Proposed Res. Designating Hydraulic Engineer Proposed Res. Reducing Age Limit Employees Massage Parlors Ord. #808 Tow Truck Regulation September 17, 1973 Public Works Director, Steve Hall explained the reasons for hiring an Hydraulic Engineer and recommended that Philip M. Botch Associates be designated as engineers to review the existing Comprehensive Drainage Plan in that area located south of Minkler Boulevard and west of Andover Park East. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read title of a Resolution designating Philip M. Botch Associates as engineers to conduct a Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan revision for the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO PASS PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.* Councilman Crain stated that the resolution should be changed to show intent and to note the area involved. Mayor Todd asked if the second 60 inch line is necessary and if this is the reason for the study. Public Works Director, Steve Hall gave the reasons for this study and review. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AMEND THE TITLE TO READ A RESOLUTION DESIGNATIONG PHILIP M. BOTCH AND ASSOCIATES AS ENGINEERS TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STORM DRAINAGE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA,. IN- COMPASSING AREA SOUTH OF MINKLER BOULEVARD AND WEST OF ANDOVER PARK EAST CARRIED. Councilman Traynor asked who will be paying for this service. Mr. Hall noted that there is money in the budget under the professional services category and possibly the Contingency Fund. Councilman Johanson stated that he feels the money should come from the people in the area involved. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO TABLE THIS RESOLUTION TO THE NEXT MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance amending section 8 of Ordinance No. 613. Reducing age of employees of massage parlors and public bathhouses to 18 years. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO PASS PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ.* Mayor Todd read a letter from City Attorney, Wayne Parker. Mr. Parker's letter was in response to a request from the owner of Lee's Sauna to employ receptionists between the ages of 18 and 21 years. The letter stated that it may well be that the City's Ordinance, in light of the new State law, is subject to challenge and it is possible the City Council may wish to amend this ordinance allowing 18 year olds to work in saunas and massage parlors. Attorney Parker stated that it is his personnal opinion that it should be changed to 18. Councilman Hill asked if the age has been dropped for a masseuse„ license in King County. Police Chief, John Sheets stated that King County has dropped the age to 18 for employees but remains at 21 for masseuse. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO READ "18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER The motion CARRIED with Councilman Sterling voting "no Roll call vote on the original motion brought 3 AYES: Crain, Stevens, Johanson. 4 NOS: Traynor, Sterling, Hill, Gardner. Motion FAILED.* MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read title of an Ordinance regulating and licensing the operation of Tow Trucks, providing for minimum equipment standards and services, defining offenses, and prescribing penalties. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT ORDINANCE #808 BE 474 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS cont. Ord. #808 cont. CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Discussion Police Station Design September 17, 1973 475 PASSED AS READ.`* Councilman Traynor noted that section 20 limits tow truck operations by population ratio and stated that this is too restrictive and should be open and not limited to a certain number. Police Chief, John Sheets stated that the City does not have enough business to warrant more operations and that this gives those people a better opportunity to make a living. Lengthy discussion followed between Mayor, Council, Police Chief, Attorney and audience regarding wording of several sections of this ordinance and the importance of its passage by the Council. It was MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO AMEND SECTION 19 (c) TO READ "MAINTAIN A DISPATCH OFFICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND MAINTAIN ON AN AVERAGE A RESPONSE TIME LESS THAN 30 MINUTES ANYWHERE IN THE CITY OF TUKWILA." CARRIED. The original motion, as amended, then CARRIED.* Mr. McAdoo, Architect, stated that he is waiting to get approval for the schematic design. Mayor Todd asked what could be built for $150,000.00. Mr. McAdoo stated that the original space needs study showed 8000 square feet and even if they only built 6675 square feet, he could not invision the building for $150,000.00 and noted that his firm uses an average cost of $30.00 per square foot and this includes site preparation and all costs and that the money just isn't adequate to do what needs to be done. Councilman Traynor asked what kind of input Mr. McAdoo had to base the space needs on. Mr. McAdoo stated that each Department Head was contacted and each part of the Department was broken down by specific functions and that minimum expansion was allowed for. Mr. McAdoo stated that it would be disastrous to not allow for expansion and that his study is very fair and does allow the minimum needs for the building. There was discussion regarding the need for Police cars to be enclosed for maximum security in transferral of prisoners. Councilman Traynor asked if McAdoo would be ready to start if the ceiling price was taken off. Mr. McAdoo stated that he is ready to start anytime. Mayor Todd asked about the site. Mr. McAdoo stated that he had examined 3 sites and the one that would_ create the most cost would be the Southcenter Boulevard site. Councilman Traynor suggested that perhaps the architect could come up with a better design for that site. Mr. McAdoo noted that a multi storied building is the most applicable on that site. Mayor Todd asked the cost for a schematic design of. the Southcenter Boulevard site. Mr. McAdoo stated that it is normally 15% of the ceiling cost and that it would cost about $2,000.00 for the Police Station design. Councilman Traynor asked the cost for the whole building. Mr. McAdoo stated that with a projected cost of $1,280,000.00 for the total structure, including expansion, it would cost approx- imately $13,000.00 for a comprehensive schematic with prospective. Councilman Crain asked if the OK were given to proceed, would the architect be able to furnish those things. Mr. McAdoo answering he would be able to and that the same processes would still have to be followed in order to arrive at design development. Mayor Todd stated that he is personally opposed to the discussion until a site is picked and TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Discussion cont. Discussion: Bulletin Boards OLD BUSINESS Bid Award: L.I.D. #22 Bid Award: L.I.D. #21 September 17, 1973 476 further stated that the City should not spend any taxpayers money until the site is picked. Discussion followed regarding site and escalating costs. Police Chief, John Sheets stated that he feels that the space needs study is inadequate at this time as the staff has grown and noted that it should be reviewed. Councilman Hill suggested that the Planning Commission and Council hold some joint meetings. Ron Mettler, Planning Commission Member, stated that the Planning Commission is now in the process of reviewing all property and will make recommendations on those sites. Public Works Director, Steve Hall stated that whichever site is chosen he would urge that the total site be considered. Mr. McAdoo stated that the Public Works department shows a total of 8,000. sq. ft. and that the City Hall can be built on any of the sites but noted that he did recommend a site. Councilman Johanson referred to R.C.W. and stated that he doesn't feel the City can lease land and pay for construction on that land. Councilman Hill stated that the Planning Department should be planning the future of the City and should make their recommendations, to Council, taking into account all input. Councilman Traynor stated that the expertise have been hired but not listened to. Councilman Traynor stated that there was a meeting of the Public Grounds Buildings Committee and that the Committee has recommended the concept of implementing bulletin boards in place of publishing the entire text in the news paper. He further stated that only the Titles and dates of Ord Res would be listed in the paper and the addresses of any legal descriptions that would be necessary and to list the locations of the bulletin boards. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO HAVE AN ORDINANCE DRAFTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING. CARRIED. Agreement: King Police Chief John Sheets explained the need for this County /Care of agreement. Councilman Crain asked if the City will be Prisoners billed for past service. Chief Sheets stated that King County has reduced the bill and the City has been paying. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall noted that 6 bids were received for this project. He then recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Pacific Paving, in sum of $252,393.68, per John Stack Harstad Associates, recommendation. Mayor Todd noted that the City is not in receipt of the right -of- way from City Light and recommended that the bids be awarded subject to receipt of the deed from the Seattle City Council. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE DEED FROM CITY LIGHT, THE BID BE AWARDED TO THE LOW BIDDER. CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall noted that 9 bids were received for this project and recommended that the bid be awarded, on schedule "A" to the low bidder Frank Coluccio, Construction in the sum of $114978.60. Mr. Hawkins of Hill, Ingman Chase also recommended to Mr. Hall that the bid be awarded to the low bidder on schedule "A". MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 5 OLD BUSINESS Bid Award Contribution to Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE Meeting School Property Duwamish Improvement Club Police Station Design Letter: Sierra Club Meeting: Street /Sewer Committee's Audit Report R.C.W. 35.24.210 September 17, 1973 477 THAT THE BID BE AWARDED ON SCHEDULE "A" TO THE LOW BIDDER WITH STIPULATIONS UPON APPROVAL CONCURANCE OF E.P.A. FUNDING. CARRIED. Councilman Sterling read the City Attorney's opinion on voluntary contributions to the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency. The letter explained the statute etc. stated "I am of the opinion that such a contribution would be legal an within the power of the City under the provisions of RCW 25.24.290 (8)." Field Superintendent, Gene Isler noted his objections to this contribution. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, TO GO ALONG WITH THE ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION. The motion CARRIED with Councilman Stevens voting "no Mayor Todd noted that there will be a meeting with Mr. Fotheringham, Southcentral School District, on 9:00 a.m. Wednesday the 19th. to discuss leasing the school property. He then noted that there will be a meeting of the Duwamish Improvement Club on the 20th. at 7:30 p.m. and requested that the Annexation Committee be present to discuss the proposed annexation. Steve Hall stated that he will also be going to the annexation meeting and that he will be glad to accomdate others who wish to go. He noted that he will be at City Hall between 7 :00 7:15. Mary Lehto, Record Chronicle, asked that the Police Station Design be clarified as to what action the Council took. Councilman Traynor stated that nothing has been changed and that the architect is still to plan on the same site with the ceiling price of $150,000.00. Mayor Todd read a letter from Brock Evans, Director of the Sierra Club, the letter was in referrence to the P -17 drainage ditch shop site. Mayor Todd noted that hopefully the City can now proceed with this project. Public Works Director, Steve Hall requested that a meeting of the Street and Sewer Committee's be held on Wednesday the 19th., at 5:00 p.m. in his office to discuss Connection charges, proposed sewers, compre- hensive drainage plans, etc. Discussion followed regarding who will pay for the drainage plan and pipe. Councilman Traynor asked that this_ matter be put in Committee. Councilman Johanson noted that he had been in contact with the Auditor's office regarding the audit and noted that the final report will be corrected per Council's request and City Treasurer's request. Councilman Traynor asked the status of the TABLED discussion of R.C.W. 35.24.210. Attorney Parker read his letter regarding this matter. A copy of which is available at the C ify Clerk's Office. Councilman Traynor asked if a report had been prepared by Metro on the City's shuttle. Mayor Todd stated that he will request a report. Steve Hall noted that Slade Way has been opened up and Metro will revise their schedule to include this area. Gene Isler noted that he has the salt reserved for this winter and that it should keep the buses running. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 6 DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE Attorney Opinion Leasing of Land Negotiating Comm. ADJOURNMENT September 17, 1973 Councilman Traynor requested that the City Attorney prepare an opinion on RCW 35.42, Re: leasing of buildings and property. He asked if the City could lease a piece of land and build on it. Attorney Parker stated that the City can but stated that he will research the matter and give an opinion on same. Councilman Stevens questioned the legality of buildings built on the site now being used as City Hall, Fire Station, etc. Meeting Councilman Gardner noted that there °will be a meeting of Metro Sewer Advisory Committee on the 27th. of Sept. Councilman Johanson stated that there will be a meeting of the Negotiating Committee at 7:OOp.m. on the 18th. of September. 10:25 p.m. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor ATTEST: Shirlee A. Kinney, City Cl'rk 478