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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-15 Regular MinutesOctober 15, 1973 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. #380 Interim Financing L.I.D. #22 Res. #381 Interim Financing L.I.D. #21 Ord. #814 Rules Regulations City Park Property CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Introduction of Administrative Assistant 494 Tukwila City Hall 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. Council Chambers CRAIN, TRAYNOR, STEVENS, STERLING, JOHANSON, HILL, GARDNER. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 1973 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Councilman Gardner noted spelling correction on 1st page. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS.* Councilman Traynor questioned voucher #1328. Attorney Parker stated that this was for a Superior Court Trial on a traffic appeal. The motion then CARRIED.* Vouchers #1313 #1406 Current Fund #1313 #1342 Park Fund #1343 #1351 Emer. Empl. #1352 #1357 Street Fund #1358 #1378 Strander Blvd. #1379 Water Fund #1380 #1393 Sewer Fund #1394 #1406 $16,669.40 539.72 1,454.96 10,655.61 16.10 9,057.40 6,166.90 $44,560.09 MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read a Resolution designating Peoples National Bank as a lend- ing institution for interim financing on LID #22. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO ADOPT RESOLTUION #380 AS READ. CARRIED. City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney read a letter from Mae Harris City Treasurer, stating that the two bids for interim financing were from Seattle First National Bank at 5.4% and Peoples National Bank at 5.22 Mrs. Harris' letter recommended that the award go to the low bidder. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLU- TION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read a Resolution designating Peoples National Bank as a lending institu- tion for interim financing on LID #21. MOVED BY STEVENS SECONDED BY HILL, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #381 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read an Ordinance adopting rules and regulations for operation and use of City Park Property. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #814 AS READ.* Lengthy discussion followed regarding sections 7 and 9. It was decided that section 7 should read "It is unlawful to build any fire, except in devices or fire places. Fires are allowed in designated areas using approved devices and /or fireplaces. No open fires are permitted." Last paragraph, section 9 to read "The telephone number for this purpose shall be posted on all park property." MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND SECTIONS SEVEN AND NINE. CARRIED. The original motion then CARRIED.* Mayor Todd stated that Mr. Fraser has resigned his position to take another job. He then introduced Mr. Adam Lee, Jr. to Council as the new Administrative Assistant. Sammamish Commercial: Attorney Parker read a summons and complaint that was Storm Drainage received at 4:30 pm on October 15, 1973 from Sammamish Commercial. Councilman Johanson asked why the City is being sued. Attorney Parker stating that Sammamish paid for the first 60 inch storm drain and that if Segalle TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Drainage cont. OLD BUSINESS Reformation of Council Committees Discussion: City Hall Site Discussion LID #20 October 15, 1973 495 is allowed to hook up, it might fill up the drain and will not allow natural drainage for Sammamish. Council- man Hill asked if this will stop Segalle from construct- ing. Attorney Parker stating that it could, but that he wasn't sure at this time. Councilman Gardner stated that he doesn't know how they will stop the water. Councilman Crain stated that Council has not yet had a chance to study this matter. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL THE NEW COMMITTEES ARE FORMED IN JANUARY. The motion CARRIED with Councilman Hill voting "no MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY HILL, TO REVISE THE AGENDA TO ALLOW COUNCILMAN HILL TO HAVE HIS SAY. CARRIED. Councilman Hill stated that he felt that the Committees should be revised and it was then MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE COMMITTEES REMAIN AS THEY ARE, BUT TO LEAVE THE POLICE COMMITTEE SEPERATE AND TO TAKE THE STREET RESPONSIBILITY OUT OF "POLICE AND STREET COMMITTEE" AND PUT THE STREET RESPONSIBILITY IN WITH THE "WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE THEREBY CREATING A "PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE It was noted by Councilman Hill that the same people would be in these committees, it would just be a change of responsibilities. Roll Call Vote brought 3 AYES: Hill, Sterling, Crain. 4 NOS: Gardner, Johanson, Stevens, Traynor. The motion FAILED.* Councilman Sterling read a letter from Planning Coordinator, Del Moss regarding Planning Commission recommendations on the City Hall site. Councilman Sterling asked how the tallies were arrived at. Planning Technician, Gary Crutchfield stated that the Planning Commission members evaluated the properties on a point system, which went from minus 3 to plus 3. He also noted that they did not consider the price on the property, just the property improvement. Councilman Gardner noted that the letter indicated that a formal recommendation to the Council, for the location of City Hall, will be forwarded before the end of the year 1973. Councilman Hill noted that he would like to see the Planning Commission hold a Public Hearing on this. Councilman Traynor quoted RCW 35.24.290 and RCW 35.24.300 which stated that Council will still have to decide on this matter. He noted that he would like the Planning Commission to recommend several sites to Council and that the Council will decide on a site and possably the Council could use the same point system to evaluate the properties themselves. Discussion followed regarding the reduction of sites from 9 to 5 for Council consideration. Ron Mettler, Planning Commission member, stated that he believes 3 or 4 sites would be better and that it would give a good cross section. Councilman Johanson stated that this has been a point of discussion for three years and was the unanimous vote of prior Council for the 154th Street site. Councilman Crain stated that he would like to make it clear that this will be a Council decision, however Council will give due consideration to the Planning Commissions recommendations. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.* Councilman Crain withdrew his motion and Councilman Stevens, withdrew his second. It was then MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE THIS MATTER UNTIL THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1974* Roll Call Vote Brought 4 AYES: Gardner, Hill, Stevens, Crain. 3 NOS: Johanson, Sterling, Traynor. The motion CARRIED.* Public Works Director, Steve Hall, noted that there was a work meeting on LID #20 last Thursday evening regard- ing disagreements on the amount of assessment. He stated that it was a general concensus that they go TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 15, 1973 496 Page 3, OLD BUSINESS cont. LID #20 cont. Teamsters Local 763 Announcements Fire Fighters Contract back and split the adjustment on the intercepter and collectors cost with City participation. He noted that he has been in touch with EPA and the project has been funded and the use is up to the City.He suggested that the present assessment rate be maintained if Council concurs. Councilman Sterling asked if there had been any response from the golf course. Steve Hall stated that he hasn't hearn any further comments from them, but that at the work meeting both Mr. Aliment and his attorney seemed to be in agreement but he would like to get this in written form. Mr. Hall further noted that if they have a definite committment by the end of the year, there won't be any chance of losing the grant. Mr. Ramsey, of Hill, Ingman E Chase stated that there can be a problem with losing the funding if this matter isn't settled right away. He suggested that Mr. Carrol Shoe be involved in this matter again before definite action is taken either way. After further discussion, Mr. Gardner stated that he would like to see a meeting between the Public Works Depart- ment, Mr. Carrol Shoe and Mr. George Mack. Councilman Crain asked that Mr. Hall contact Mr. Shoe and get an evaluation from him. Steve Hall stated that he will meet with both Mr. Shoe and Mr. Mack and have them forward letters regarding their opinion to Mr. Sterling. Attorney Parker noted that he would like to be included in that meeting. Councilman Sterling referred to the use of the RCW method of late commers agreement charges and asked if it would raise the amount of payment. Mr. Hall then noted that the estimated amount of EPA funding is $213,000.00 on the intercepter with the local cost of $24,000.00 to be charged to the LID. The collectors system is $116,000.00 bringing the local share to $140,000.00. He then asked if there could be a meeting of the Water and Sewer Committee on Wednesday or Thursday. Councilman Hill asked if there w any possible way to accomplish this without re -doing the assessment roll. Mr. Hall stated that you could change the boundaries and that the City could pick up the portion, or you can leave the assessment and boundaries as they are and use additional funds to lower the assessments. He noted that this would take an amending ordinance revising boundaries. Mr. Howard Price, of Paul Haggard Company, stated that his Company would like to resolve this matter without further delay. He further stated that the best way to solve this problem would be by getting all the parties together and discuss the problem until it is resolved. Councilman Gardner stated that as Chairman of the Sewer Committee he feels that the LID would help the City in the future and hw wouldn't mind the City's money being invested. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING TO AMEND THE AGENDA. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from the Department of Labor and Industries. The letter stated that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local #763 has been designated and selected by a majority of the employees of Tukwila as their representative for the purpose of collective bargaining. The Departments included are the Water Department, Street Department, Sewer Department and Parks Department. Excluded are the Director of Public Works, Field Superintendent, Garage and Shop. Mayor Todd announced that there would be a dedication ceremony of the South Central District (Forward Thrust) Pool on Sunday, October 21, 1973 at 2:00 p.m. Councilman Stevens asked why the Resolution to adopt the Fire Fighters Contract was not on the agenda. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated that the contract is being drafted by the Fire Department and that the City Clerk's office is not yet in receipt of it. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE COMMENTS Building Permits Sidewalks: LID #22 Metro Annexation City Community Club Sewer Committee Meeting October 15, 1973 497 Councilman Gardner referred to a study being made on Segalle and Sammamish Commercial property. He stated that this area needs the drainage and that he is in favor of stopping all building permits in the area concerned. Attorney Parker stated that this can feasibly be done until such a time as the City is stopped. He noted that if the City issued no permits a lot of lawsuits could develope from people and developers who wish to build. Councilman Traynor stated that Councilman Gardners suggestion held a lot of merit as the new buildings didn't participate in the 60 inch line. Steve Hall asked if the building permit had already been issued, can the City then shut down that operation. Attorney Parker stating that this is a very dangerous position to be in. Lengthy discussion followed regarding procedure, lawsuits and prior agree- ments. Attorney Parker noted Ordinances #430, 507 and 543, which relate to building and building permits. He further stated that he would not recommend stopping all building permits down there. Councilman Stevens suggested leaving this up to the lawyers of the two companies that are in disagreement. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT NO FURTHER BUILDING PERMITS BE GRANTED IN THE SUBJECT DRAINAGE AREA EXCEPT AFTER REVIEW BY THE CITY COUNCIL. CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall read letters from Sammamish Commercial and Puget Western. Both letters were in protest to formation of sidewalks in LID #22. Planning Commission Member, Ron Mettler stated that a complete study should be made in regard to sidewalks. Councilman Sterling asked if there were set back requirements for future sidewalks and that he hoped an independent study could be made without any pressure from the business area. Councilman Johanson stated that the Transit System is already incouraging walking and therefore there is a need for sidewalks. Steve Hall noted that the sidewalks were originally included in the LID and that all parties, at that time, did agree to it. However, they can be deleted from the contract if so desired. Councilman Crain stated that the City needs a plan to show the purpose of the sidewalks and that a study should be made. Conncilman Hill asked if there were any government funds involved in this LID. Steve Hall answering that it was 100% paid by the developers. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE SIDEWALKS BE INCLUDED IN LID #22 AS ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor requested that he be supplied with information pertaining to the use of the Tukwila Shuttle from Metro. Councilman Johanson noted that a letter had been received from Norwood Brooks of the Records Election Department stating that there were an insufficient amount of signatures on the Fire District #1 Annexation petition. Mayor Todd noted that the people will be going to circulate a new petition. Councilman Sterling questioned the condemnation of the City Community Club. Dan Saul stated that the electrical wiring didn't meet the codes and that it is under repair. He noted that there will be a painting party on the last Sunday of October and all are welcome to participate. Public Works Director, Steve Hall requested that a Sewer Committee meeting be set to discuss possible use of excess funding of LID #20. That meeting was set for 4:30 p.m. on Thursday the 18th of October at the City Annex. Mr. Hall then gave a presentation of Public Works Activities. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 5, Department and Committee Reports cont. Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan LID #20 ADJOURNMENT 9:50 p.m. ATTEST: Planning Coordinator, Del Moss stated that there will be a Public Hearing on October 18th to consider amending the Comprehensive Plan in regard to the 6 year Comprehensive Park Plan. He then noted that November 1st is the date set for a Public Hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan in regard to the Bowen Rezone. Paul Haggard stated that he would like to see the issue of LID 20 resolved. Mayor Todd noting that there will be a meeting regarding this matter on Thursday the 18th. Mr. Ramsey of Hill, Ingman Chase, stated that there will be a meeting with J. Carroll Shoe and the others involved and that it may be possible to take action by the next regular meeting. Mr. Haggard asked if he could be assured of a decision by then. Council- man Sterling stating that nothing has changed in regard to the conditions set down for the Paul Haggard Co. Mr. Haggard requested being informed before that meeting Mr. Price of Paul Haggard Co., requested an informal meeting in advance to avoid comming to the meeting and not getting an answer. Mayor Todd noting that all people involved can be a party to that meeting. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinney, Cit October 15, 1973 <7 Clerk 49