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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-12-17 Regular MinutesDecember 17, 1973 8:13 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. #831, Amending Comprehensive Plan reclassifying certain property from RMH to C2 Zoning Ord. #832 LID #18 Final Assessment Roll MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR Vouchers #1804 Current Fund #1804 #1862 Park Fund #1863 #1876 Emer. Empl. #1877 #1879 Street Fund #1880 #1907 Cum. Res. Fire Truck #1908 City Shop #1909 Water Fund #1910 #1927 Sewer Fund #1928 #1946 Total TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES #1946 $17,820.55 2,781.03 382.08 7,255.86 851.47 284.27 6,854.54 7,890.25 $44,120.05 53•1 Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. CRAIN, STEVENS, STERLING, JOHANSON, HILL, GARDNER. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMAN TRAYNOR. CARRIED. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1973 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.* Mr. John Stack, Harstad Asso- ciates, amended the Minutes to include explanation omitted from discussion on LID #18. *MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITHDRAWN. Councilman Crain amended his statement regarding the Hiring Recom- mendation for Planning Director to read "Councilman Crain stated he had no objection to this plan, but would like to stipulate that the salary of the Planning Director not be expended faster than the monthly rate so that if we find an applicant to take the job in April, for example, we still would have enough to pay his salary for the remainder of the year." MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1973 BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. Councilman Johanson amended his statement regarding Mr. Mrs. Phelps' letter to read "Councilman Johanson, in responding to the letter, stated he was sorry to hear that they (business comwunity) feel there is antagonism in the City toward the business people." Councilman Gardner amended his statement in the same section to read "Councilman Gardner stated Mr. Boys might be referring to him he's been on the Council since the industrial area was a cow pasture and stated he thought they have done a good job." *CARRIED. CRAIN, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tukwila and reclassifying certain property from RMH Zoning to C2 Zoning within the City of Tukwila. Attorney Parker corrected two typographical errors in the ordinance MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #831 AS READ AND CORRECTED.* Councilman Johanson questioned how the re- classification of property can further the public health, safety and general welfare of the City. Attorney Parker explained this is a standard statement used in State legislation to eliminate certain waiting periods or time intervals, but it can be stricken if the Council wishes. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, asked if the covenants were read into the record at the Public Hearing. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney answered they were not. Attorney Parker stated Exhibit A was the legal description of the property; Exhibit B was the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and was read. *CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance ap- proving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 18 which has been created and established for the purpose of installing sanitary trunk and lateral sewers all in accordance with City standards in the Lower Foster Area, both within and without the corporate limits of the City of Tukwila as provided by Ordinance No. 714, and levying and assessing the amount thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property shown on the roll by its title. Attorney Parker stated TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Cont. Ord. #832 LID #18 Cont. 55S December 17, 1973 the final assessment figure is $217,518.21 which is a reduction of $381.76 from the figure we were using at the last meeting. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling asked if those property owners who had questions had been resolved. Mr. John Stack stated he wrote a letter to the Mayor explaining the situations. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling read his copy of the letter. Mr. J. P. Larson, 27015 Seventh Place So., Kent, asked if his lots were going to be refigured or let it stand. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling explained Mr. Larson was assessed for three lots as designated by King County. Mr. John Stack stated he had discussed this problem with King County. The three parcel descrip- tion was the reason we constructed facilities to serve each of them. The parcels were assessed on a benefit received from the construction. It is difficult to recommend adjustment because each parcel benefits just as others on a general basis in the LID. There is a problem with the property being cut off by the freeway fence but it does have access from the back which, admittedly, is a little rough. On that basis we did not feel we could make relief in the assessment, and we definitely feel the property is treated equitably. Councilman Crain asked where the $381.76 came from and if this amount would be spread over the entire project. Mr. Stack replied if the amount were larger, it would be spread. In this case, we did have a small amount before the Public Hearing set aside for this contingency and there is enough now to pay for the project. If not, the adjustment can be taken care of through the general Sewer Fund. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling stated he understood there are lots which were passed by without stubs did we only provide stubs to property at the request of the owner? Mr. Stack stated all property, vacant or not, generally received a stub. Mr. Stack illustrated the problem on the black board and stated, for example, the lots on 53rd Ave. generally have one owner to two lots and one stub was provided for every two lots. Because the sanitary sewer is quite deep and the construction cost is high in that neighborhood, two lots share a stub for the empty lot of one owner with two lots. All vacant lots or where an individual owns one lot, every lot was stubbed. Except in the case of the old school property where the playground was stubbed, but the old building was not; the property was not assessed and we can't adjust an assessment upwards. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling stated some lots might need an additional stub later on. Mr. Stack stated this should not be necessary. Councilman Hill asked on the double lots, did the stub go in at the center of the two or at one end. Mr. Stack replied if the property were occupied the stub was located at the owner's request. Councilman Hill stated he shared a stub with his neighbor. Mr. Stack stated some municipalities allow this practice and some do not. With shared stub connections there sometimes can be problems between neighbors as to who pays for repairs to the line within the property line. Mr. J. P. Larson stated according to the square foot area, $5,000 assessment is too much. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling stated if the lots had been consoli- dated, not as much construction would have been required. Mr. Larson stated he should have been told about this some months ago so that he could have had the boundaries consolidated before the construction. Mr. Stack stated there may be other instances of this type of problem in the LID since the area is a maze of lot lines, etc. Mr. Larson was notified as to the amount of the assess ment at the time of the preliminary assessment roll. Councilman Gardner stated the area needs a new road. Mr. Stack agreed and stated the area should be replatted that there is no good access and the property values are suffering. Councilman Gardner stated generally a sewer increases the value of the property enough to warrant the cost of the sewer. Councilman Crain stated with Mr. Larson's parcels which are so isolated, apparently a road could be constructed to make the property more usable and receive greater benefit. Mr. Larson stated it could be done if one wanted to spend enough and then he might have to join adjoining property also. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORD. #832 AS READ BY TITLE ONLY.* Councilman Johanson stated he assumed that all others who had questions or problems now have been taken care of. Coun- cilman Crain stated those who were not resolved at the Public Hear- ing, Mr. Stack had reviewed and resolved. *CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETI Page 3, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. #833 Transfer of funds from City Street to Parks Recreation Ord. #834 Appropriating MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. excess revenue into CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance appropriating ex- Water /Sewer Fund cess revenues in the Water /Sewer Construction Fund to cover defi- cient budget balances in the amount of $3,903.68. MOVED BY JOHAN- SON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORD. #834 AS READ.* Councilman Hill asked for an explanation. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated this ordinance will move excess revenue into the Fund to avoid having a fund in the red at the end of the year. *CARRIED. Res. #405 Transferring balance from Sec. 5 PEP Fund to Sec. 6 PEP Fund CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Contract with King County for Animal Control 1974 Discussion Special connection charges for sanitary sewers NG Cont. December 17, 1973 SS6 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance transferring funds from City Street Fund to Parks and Recreation Fund to cover overtime payments to standby personnel paid from incorrect fund. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO ADOPT ORD. #833 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed resolution transferring available budgeted balances from Section 5 PEP Fund to Section 6 PEP Fund. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney explained the employees in Section 5 have been absorbed by the City and the funds are being moved into Section 6 where we still have people being paid by PEP. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY GARDNER, TO ADOPT RES. #405 AS READ. CARRIED. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated she had been in contact with King County and they have agreed to allow increased rebate fees for dogs for $1.00 and for cats 80¢ effective February 1. She then explain- ed the new tag fees and penalty charges. Councilman Crain asked if the City had lost money selling the tags last year. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney answered no. Councilman Crain stated he resented the fact that people were not given sufficient notice in order to have their pets altered. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated she had seen notices in the newspapers and King County stated they had mailed notices to pet owners who purchased tags last year. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO GRANT AUTHORIZATION TO EXE- CUTE CONTRACT WITH KING COUNTY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL FOR 1974 AS RE- VISED. CARRIED. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated the Council had discussed this problem at the last work meeting and he then read the section of the Municipal Code governing connection charges. He explained these charges were implemented to cover the cost of the sewage processing system and interrelating sewer lines and to take care of costs involving additional load of lift stations. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling asked if Steve were asking for a reduction of charges for single dwellings. Attorney Parker stated the entire charge can be eliminated for a single dwelling. He stated anything the Council does by ordinance is presumed to be valid, but there might be a challenge if the charge were eliminated instead of reduced on the basis of descrimination to all other users. John Stack stated a few years ago, sewer revenues were not good and we were looking for ways to increase income. The justification was in the industrial portion the developer extensions were used to build the lift sta- tions. After a certain period of time, mechanical equipment needed replacement. The people who may have owned property on the origi- nal developer extension and had not developed it and had not been paying monthly revenue into the system would then connect this was felt to be a fair way to spread the cost of maintaining and operating those existing general facilities. This was passed after the treatment facilities were long gone and we were already being served by Metro as an outside user. The charges were based on City of Seattle connection charges. Councilman Crain stated we would have to research what it would mean to the City if the single dwelling charges were eliminated. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling stated this charge might be a little steep for the homeowner after paying for assessments and other charges in an LID. It may be well to reduce or eliminate it. Councilman Crain stated the businessman may feel it a little steep also; what is fair for one should be fair for all. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Discussion Special connection charges -Cont. Discussion Water sewer rates for multi tenant commercial buildings Proposed LID #24 assessments NEW BUSINESS Planning Commission recommendation re: Preliminary Plat of Southcenter South December 17, 1973 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONED BY CRAIN, TO TABLE.* Councilman Gardner asked if any had been billed and paid for on LID #18. Steve Hall replied the fees have been paid for 20% to 25% of the LID. City Treasurer Mae Harris stated this might not be fair for those who have paid these charges in the past to have the charge eliminated for others now. Steve Hall pointed out some were penalized at the time the charges were adopted. *CARRIED. Steve Hall reported the current rate schedule for water and sewer (City's portion) on multi tenant couuuercial buildings. We now have multi- tenant office space and warehouse combinations in the indus- trial area. The problem arises where there is only one meter for these multiple users. Attorney Parker stated each individual ten- ant is required by public health laws to install plumbing facili- ties. Steve Hall stated in the case where multi- tenant use one meter and are charged one rate, it would be more fair to levy a separate facilities charge on a flat rate rather than one charge for the entire building. The Council generally agreed to this. Councilman Stevens stated Steve Hall and Attorney Parker should write an ordinance to bring before the Council for discussion. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, illustrated the proposed LID #24 to the Council and explained there would be general facilities charges in that area broken down to a per square foot assessment on the total land area of the water shed. The properties which are not within the LID but facing utilities to be constructed under LID #24 should pay the same assessment rate as those properties within the LID boundaries. There is no funding available for this project but the cost can be recouped by the City. He stated he would like to have an ordinance establishing intent of the LID at the next regular meeting of the Council. Steve Hall added that Metro is now five years behind and has no elevations for this area. We cannot gravity this area without going very deep and otherwise will need a lift station. At any rate, this is a worthwhile in- vestment for the City as it is looking forward toward the demands of future development. The Council directed the ordinance be pre- pared. Steve Hall, Administrative Head, Planning Department, read the let- ter from Richard B. Hansen, Acting Planning Director, to the Coun- cil. The staff agrees this Plat conforms with their requirements. Steve Hall explained the development on the map. Councilman Crain asked how the City would be committed if the Council approved. Attorney Parker stated there would be no financial obligation. Mr. Harold Blean, McCann Development Corporation, stated that he would now be committed to enter into engineering studies on the basis of Council approval and would resubmit the proposal for final approval by the Planning Commission and the City Council. He stated he would be disappointed if given authorization to go ahead now with the studies and later be denied final approval. Councilman Crain asked what is the intended use of the development. Mr. Blean an- swered this would be for non retail commercial development with warehouse space along the railroad. The area is zoned M -2. Mr. John Stack stated Mrs. Catherine Harris wanted to inform the Coun- cil that according to the plan of the Planning Commission, develop- ment is to go to the south and this is the basis for the Planning Commission's approval. Steve Hall stated from an economic and maintenance standpoint, it is the best plan. Councilman Johanson stated he doesn't anticipate problems with this Plat and the Plan- ning Commission has approved it. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling stated he hoped Metro would tie in this with the Kent line. He indicated the Council might be able to approve this tonight. Attorney Parker stated the Council would have to set a date for a public meeting for approval of the Plat, then if changes in the plan were made, a public hearing would follow. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling set the date of the public meeting at January 7, the next regular Council meet- ing. Councilman Gardner inquired as to the status of the Environ- mental Impact Statement. Mr. Blean stated the City had approved and finalized it. Steve Hall stated it would be a convenience to Mr. Blean and his staff to set the public meeting earlier than January 7. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO SET A SPECIAL TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 5, NEW BUSINESS Cont. Plat of Southcenter South Cont. Appreciation to departing Council Members DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS T.O.P.I.C.S. Study City Light dedication Acceptance of Christmas gifts Christmas Coffee Hour ADJOURNMENT 10:36 P.M. ATTEST: December 17, 1973 ,5J MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHCENTER SOUTH ON DECEMBER 20, 1973 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CARRIED. Attorney Parker suggested settin€ an alternate date of January 7 in case the December 20 meeting doe: not work out. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE JANUARY 7, 1974 AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALI COUNCIL CHAMBERS AS AN ALTERNATE PUBLIC MEETING DATE. CARRIED. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling announced this meeting as the final regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council for three of its members. He stated he wished to extend appreciation to everyone for the good job all have done and the long hours of work dedicated to the City. He thanked Councilman Crain and noted his very good judgment on the Council the last two years. Mayor Pro -Tem Sterling noted it will be strange not to see Councilman Hill at the table after all these years of his service. And he thanked Councilman Johanson for be- ing helpful during his own first year on the Council, and stated the citizens have a real friend in Mr. Johanson. The audience responded with applause. Steve Hall reported the T.O.P.I.C.S. Study goes to printing on Friday and we have received word that the grant has been approved under Referendum #27. He will have more details on this at the next meeting. Also, Seattle City Light has sent a letter stating it will dedicate easements and utility corridors to Tukwila in the extension of Andover Park West. Mrs. Mae Harris, City Treasurer, stated she had received a box of cookies from a citizen in appreciation for the help she had given on LID #18. Mrs. Harris stated she returned the cookies but did not feel right about it. She called AWC and was told accepting Christmas cookies and the like was not illegal as far as they knew. Councilman Hill agreed it seems picky, but where does one draw the line. Council Members agreed this situation was way before one would draw the line. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney announced a Coffee Hour between 4 :00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. Friday, December 21 for all City employees and citi- zens of Tukwila. She then thanked the Council for the pleasure of working with them during the year and wished the departing members good luck and expressed to them they have served the City and its people well. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Jon Sterling, Nj or Pro -Tem Shirlee A. Kinney, City Clerk