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
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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
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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
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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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