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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-07 Regular MinutesJanuary 7, 1974 8:00 P.M. Council Chambers M I N U T E S FLAG SALUTE AND CALL Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of TO ORDER Tukwila City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL GARDNER, HARRIS, DAVIS, STEVENS, STERLING, TRAYNOR, SAUL. MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL APPOINTMENTS Council President Council Committees ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. #406, Honoring Robert Crain as former Councilman MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.* Councilwoman Harris requested permission to abstain from Minute Approval vote for December 17 and December 20, 1973 having not been a Council Mem- ber at that time. Councilwoman Davis and Councilman Saul request ed the same. *CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 1973 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 1974 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. Vouchers #1947 #1986 Current Fund #1947 #1972 Street Fund #1973 #1978 City Shop #1979 Fire Station #1980 Water Fund #1981 #1982 Sewer Fund #1983 #1986 LID #18 LID #19 LID #21 LID #22 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall Total Cash 57 Rev. R -30 Cash 23 Rev. R -18 Cash 6 Cash 7 Cash 8 Cash 9 Rev. R -3 Rev. R-4 Cash 9 Rev. R -5 1,364.84 1,364.84 577.50 577.50 41,912.72 4,735.54 200.00 50.00 41,912.72 4,985.54 1,542.82 1,542.82 3,360.05 1,149.99 21,048.01 8,678.52 368.42 297.49 $34,902.48 Councilman Sterling nominated Councilman Traynor for the position of Council President, stating Mr. Traynor is an active member, has had perfect attendance and had demonstrated leadership abili- ties. Councilwoman Davis seconded the nomination. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS. CARRIED. Mayor Todd asked for all those in favor of Councilman Traynor for Council President for 1974 signify by saying "aye Unani- mous voice vote. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY DAVIS, TO TABLE.* Councilwoman Harris requested that the motion be amended to "Postpone" this matter until the next regular meeting on January 14. Councilman Traynor asked the difference between "Table" and "Postpone Councilwoman Harris explained. Roll call vote was taken on the amendment to the motion: FIVE AYES GARDNER, STERLING, DAVIS, HARRIS, SAUL; TWO NOS STEVENS, TRAYNOR. CARRIED. Roll call vote then taken on the original motion: UNANIMOUS AYES. *CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HARRIS, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLU- TION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the proposed resolution hon- oring Robert Crain for his public service to the City of Tukwila as Councilman. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #406 AS READ. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Cont. Res. #407, Honoring George D. Hill as former Councilman Res. #408, Honoring Joseph R. Johanson as former Councilman Proposed Resolutions Intent to create LID #24 and LID #25 Res. #409, Accepting grant for water supply facilities from State of Wash. Dept. of Social Health Services Proposed resolution Work Plan Agreement for East West side of Green River Watersheds Ord. #835, Amending Ord. #788 re: Cancellation of conditions of CM zoning on City Light property s4 a January 7, 1974 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLU- TION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the proposed resolution hon oring George D. Hill for his public service to the City of Tuk- wila as Councilman. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #407 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLU- TION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed resolution honor- ing Joseph R. Johanson for his public service to the City of Tuk- wila as Councilman. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #408 AS READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker stated the information is not yet ready and that they will be presented as ordinances rather than resolutions. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, requested to table or postpone the matter. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE.* Councilwoman Harris stated that the motion should be to "Postpond rather than "Table Councilman Traynor, referring to Roberts Rules of Order, stated a motion to Table cannot be amended and the motion stands as presented. *CARRIED, WITH COUNCILWOMAN HARRIS VOTING NO. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLU- TION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed resolution accept- ing a grant from the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services in the sum of $9,040.00 for water supply facili- ties for South 180th Street Source Metering and Demand Monitoring. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #409 AS READ.* Councilwoman Harris asked for clarification of this resolution. Mayor Todd explained in detail. Councilwoman Harris asked if the City had applied for this grant and stated she would like to review the grant. Councilman Sterling explained the need to provide a means of water storage for the City. Councilwoman Harris stated when the City actually receives the monies, is it not correct then to pass an ordinance as receipt and set up the proper fund at once. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney explained there is not a specific account for the monies at this time and at the time we actually receive the check, then we will provide by ordi- nance the account to accept the grant. Councilman Sterling stated this resolution is merely a vehicle by which we state our intent to accept the grant. Councilman Gardner stated the City's use of the City of Seattle storage gets us out from under the penalty charge which can run as high as $100,000 for not provid- ing our own means of storage space. *CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLU- TION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the proposed resolution approving Supplemental Watershed Work Plan Agreement #3 between the City of Tukwila, King County Conservation District, Green River Flood Control Zone District, the County of King, State of Washington, and the Soil Conservation Service, United States De- partment of Agriculture. Mayor Todd requested an explanation. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read the cover letter from the copy of Supplements received from Mr. G. E. Wanamaker, P.E., Assistant Division Engineer, Division of Hydraulics, King County Department of Public Works. Councilman Sterling asked if the Council needed to take action on this tonight. Mayor Todd stated these Supple mentals will need to be approved to become a part of the Valley Environmental Impact Statement as compiled by the Dept. of Hyd- raulics. He stated he could not see where the City would be res- ponsible for any relocation of structures. Councilman Sterling suggested the Council wait for one week on this matter and hold a work meeting in the meantime. Councilman Traynor stated the Council should wait until the Committees are set and then assign the matter to the appropriate Committee. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, TO REFER THIS MATTER TO COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Mayor Todd explained the purpose of this ordinance. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Councilwoman Harris stated she felt she did not have enough background to vote on this matter. She stated she would like to look at Exhibit A and read Ord. #788. Councilman Traynor read a letter from Mr. Gordon Vickery, Superintendent of Lighting TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Cont. Ord. #835 City Light property Cont. Ord. #836, Repealing Ord. #676 #631 re: Fire Prevention Code CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT Letter re: Connection charges TMC 14.16.070 Letter re: Easements on LID #19: Puget Power Helen Nelsen OLD BUSINESS Planning Commission recommendation re: City Hall Site NEW BUSINESS Call for Bids: 1/2 ton van Call for Bids: mobile radio units Call for Bids: portable compressor as clarification for Councilwoman Harris. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, read the restrictive covenants of Ord. #788. MOVED BY HARRIS TO REFER THE MATTER TO COMMITTEE. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORD. #835 AS READ.* Councilwoman Harris asked what proper- ty is involved. Steve Hall referred to the map. *CARRIED, THE MOTION TO ADOPT ORD. #835 WITH COUNCILWOMAN HARRIS VOTING NO. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE, CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance repealing Ord. #631 and Ord. #676 which amended the 1970 Edition of the Fire Prevention Code. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORD. #836 AS READ.* Councilman Traynor asked if this re- moved the appeal clause. Fire Chief Crawley replied this clause is automatically included in the new Code. He also stated that Section 16.16.050 should be corrected to Section 16.16.150. Chief Crawley stated this action is long overdue and that now we are in line with other communities with our up -to -date Code. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO READ SECTION 16.16.150 RATHER THAN SECTION 16.16.050. CARRIED. *VOTING ON ORIGINAL MOTION TO ADOPT CARRIED. BUSINESS January 7, 1974 5( 3 Councilman Gardner read the letter addressed to him from Steve Hall, Public Works Director, regarding the current status of and necessity for connection charges. This being an informational item for the Council, no action was taken. Councilman Gardner read the letter addressed to him from Steve Hall. Steve Hall then explained he would like the Council to approve and accept the appraisals connected with the easements in LID #19. Councilman Traynor asked what information would come across the table as a result of the approval. Mayor Todd stated there would be no further material. Councilwoman Harris asked if the documents referred to in the letter were available. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated they were and that Attorney Parker had reviewed and OK'd them and that the parties involved had al- ready signed them. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE DOCUMENTS AND THE AMOUNT OF COST ON EACH EASEMENT.* Councilman Traynor asked if a motion is necessary from the Council on this matter. Attorney Parker stated it would be nice if the Council does approve, but the matter would proceed anyway since it is in an LID. %'CARRIED. Councilman Sterling read the cover letter from the Planning Com- mission's report on recommendations for the City Hall Site. Coun cilman Traynor stated the presentation by the Planning staff was a very good one and he requested more time to review the material and suggested a work meeting of the Council immediately follow- ing the January 14th regular meeting. Council agreed. Councilman Traynor read the call for bids notice for the 1/2 ton van. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 1/2 TON VAN IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT 10:00 A.M. JANUARY 30, 1974. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor read the call for bids notice for mobile radio units. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR MOBILE RADIO UNITS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT 10:15 A.M. JANUARY 30, 1974.* Councilman Traynor asked if these units would be used by the Public Works people. Steve Hall answered yes, by those in the field. *CARRIED. Councilman Traynor read the call for bids notice for the portable compressor. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PORTABLE COMPRESSOR IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT 10:30 A.M. JANUARY 30, 1974. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, NEW BUSINESS Cont. Notice of Public Hearing Adoption of a Comprehensive Utility Road Plan for the South Tukwila Area Notice of Public Hearing Sewer Charges for multi- tenant, conmler- cial industrial bldgs. DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS Letter So. Central School District Public Hearing P -17 1973 Building Permits City Boundaries Identification Police Department January 7, 1974 (St Mayor Todd read the Notice of Public Hearing on February 11, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, to consider adop• tion of a Comprehensive Utility and Road Plan for the South Tuk- wila Area. Councilman Traynor explained to the new Council Mem- bers that the first and third meetings are reserved for vouchers while the second and fourth meetings are reserved for public hear ings. Councilwoman Harris asked if the Members would be provided material on the Comprehensive Utility Road Plan. Steve Hall stated he has all the information and will discuss the Plan with the Council. Councilwoman Harris asked if this would be tied in with the existing Comprehensive Plan. Steve Hall replied this would be an extension to and a minor alteration to the Comprehen- sive Plan concerning storm drainage in the area. Councilwoman Harris asked what areas are involved. Steve Hall gave an explan- ation on the map. Councilman Sterling asked Steve Hall if he would be able to get in touch with METRO by February 11. Steve Hall stated he had talked to METRO, but they stated they had no ownership in that area. He stated he would be in touch with the Kent staff this week. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 11, 1974 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE UTILITY ROAD PLAN FOR SOUTH TUKWILA AREA. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read the Notice of Public Hearing on February 25, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, to consider changes in sewer charges for multi- tenant, commiercial and indust- rial buildings. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 25, 1974 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO CONSIDER CHANGES IN SEWER CHARGES FOR MULTI- TENANT, COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE THE LETTER FROM S0. CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. CARRIED. The letter was read and stated due to the energy shortage, the schools will not be open for public activities after regular school hours. Mayor Todd announced a Public Hearing will be held by the Soil Conservation Service for the West Green River Watershed Project #PL -366 or P -17 on January 23, 1974 in the General Electric Dist- ribution Center at 401 Tukwila Parkway at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Todd announced 195 building permits were issued in 1973 amounting to a total building value of $15,244,125.00; fees col- lected amount to $24,424.50. Fire Chief Hubert Crawley reported the confusion which resulted from a recent fire and the person reporting not knowing which fire department to call. Chief Crawley stated the City should once again try to straighten out the address situation with the Post Office Department. Mayor Todd stated he had tried unsuccess fully in the past to get help from legislators and others, and suggested re- naming and numbering our streets or sue the Postal Service for damages resulting from this constant confusion. Councilman Traynor stated the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment, when set up, should study the feasibility of re- naming the streets. Mayor Todd announced he received a letter stating that Officer Phelan had successfully completed his examination and has been promoted to Sargeant in the Police Department. Councilman Sterling reported he had received a request from the Police Officers' Guild for information regarding their insurance plan, and that they hoped the Council would not wait another year to resolve a plan. Councilman Traynor suggested this matter be taken up with the appropriate Council Committee once Committees are established. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 5, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Cont. Notice of Claim Public Road 181 Statement of Damages Fire Truck /Individual Vehicle Accident AUDIENCE COMMENTS Ord. #788 Amendment Public Road 181 Accident LID #18 Council Work Meeting No Smoking at Council Meetings ADJOURNMENT 9:34 P.M. ATTEST: January 7, 1974 5105* Attorney Parker stated he had received a claim by Transamerica Insurance Group regarding a defect in Public Road 181. Attorney Parker recommended the claim be rejected and given to the City's insurance carrier for their immediate attention. Attorney Parker also reported a bill for damages in an accident involving an individual's vehicle and a Tukwila Fire Truck. Chief Crawley explained the circumstances of the accident. Attorney Parker stated the bill should be turned over to the City's insur- ance carrier and the individual be notified he must file a claim with the City for the damages which will also be forwarded to the insurance carrier. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE CLAIM RE: PUBLIC ROAD 181 BE REJECTED. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE CITY CLERK NOTIFY THE INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN THE AUTO /FIRE TRUCK ACCIDENT THAT HE MUST SUBMIT A FORMAL CLAIM TO THE CITY. CARRIED. Mr. Reid Johanson stated he did not understand why the conditions were being removed from Ord. #788. Mayor Todd gave an explana- tion. Mary Lehto, Record Chronicle, asked for details on the claim submitted regarding Public Road 181. Attorney Parker gave the details of the accident which occured there on September 11, 1971 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON LID #18. CARRIED. Councilman Gardner read a letter from Mr. M. D. Majors, Area Director, HUD, regard- ing final payment to the City in the amount of $6,040.40 which represents the full balance of the HUD grant. Councilman Traynor announced a work meeting will follow this regular meeting to set Council Couu for 1974. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT COUNCIL MEETINGS.* Roll Call vote was GARDNER, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, HARRIS, SAUL; STERLING. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinney, ity Cler THERE BE NO SMOKING DURING taken: FIVE AYES TWO NOS STEVENS,