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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-14 Regular MinutesJanuary 14, 1 974 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Tukwila City Hall 8:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers FLAG SALUTE AND CALL Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and. called the meeting of the TO ORDER Tukwila City Council tc order. ROIL CALL OF COUNCIL GARDNER, STEVENS, TRAYNOR, STERLING, DAVIS, HARRIS, SAUL. MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL APPOINTMENTS ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS Proposed Ord. re: 6 MOVED BY TRAYNOR. SECONDED BY STERLING THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE year Park Rec. Prog. READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Tukwila as adopted by ordinance No. 484, by adopting a six -year capital acquisition and improvement program for parks and recreation. MOVED BY STEVENS SECONDED BY TRAYNOR THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilwoman Harris suggested that the proposed ordinance be amended to encompass its relativity to Ordinance No. 546 (Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan) and Ordinance No. 484 (Comprehensive Plan of the City), stating that it is not necessary to amend the basic Comprehensive Plan but that it can be added to by optional elements; the point being to connect all plans to the basic Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Todd raised the question of the validity of Ordinance No. 546 stating that it did not go before the Planning Commission. Councilwoman Harris noted that until repealed by the Council, Ordinance No. 546 is still valid and in effect. Mayor Todd suggested that an ordinance be prepared repealing Ordinance No. 546. Gary Crutchfield, Planning Department, suggested that a complete narrative be prepared outlining all Comprehensive Plans of the City and their connection. *MOVED BY TRAYNOR SECONDED BY DAVIS TO "TABU;" PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND REFER TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Proposed Ord. re: MOVED BY DAVIS SECONDED BY HARRIS THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ IN City Council Procedure FULL. ROLL CALL VOTE; 4 AYES: GARDNER, STERLING, HARRIS,DAVIS 3 NOS: STEVENS, TRAYNOR, SAUL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilwoman Harris read ordinance relating to place and time of meetings, rules of procedure, establishing standing committees, methods of publishing and posting ordinances and notices of the City Council of the City of Tukwila; repealing Ordinances 509, 705, 728, 804; and amending Tukwila Municipal Code, Chapter 2.04, Sections 2.04.010 through 2.04.200 and adding new sections to same. MOVED BY STERLING SECONDED BY DAVIS TO TABLE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND TAKE UP BEFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE AT A WORK MEETING ON JANUARY 16th, 1974 at 7 :00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Reduction in number of Planning Comm. establishment of a Board of Adjustment MINUTES MOVED BY TRAYNOR SECONDED BY STEVENS THAT THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 7, 1974 BE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor provided the following list of Council Committees and Councilmembers to serve on those Committees for year 1974. Finance and Personnel Public Works Saul Chairman Gardner Chairman. Gardner Sterling Stevens Harris Public Safety Davis Chairman Sterling Stevens Community Affairs Harris Chairman Sterling Davis 56$ He stated that the list had been confirmed by the Council of the Whole. Mayor Todd questioned the status of the Investment Committee with Councilman Traynor stating that by ordinance, it remains with the Council of the Whole. Councilman Traynor read a letter of recommendation from the Planning Commission re: the establishment of a Board of Adjustment and the reduction in number of Planning Commissioners to seven. MOVED BY DAVIS SECONDED BY HARRIS THAT THIS MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER STUDY.* Mayor Todd objected TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, CORRESPONLENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Cont. Planning Comm. Bd. of Adj. cont. Hunting within the Councilman Traynor read a letter from Douglas A. Bellingham, Dept. of city limits of Tukwila Game stating their desire to work out a tolerance policy with the cities of Tukwila and Kent for controlled hunting in the Green River Valley. Police Chief Sheets addressed himself to this matter stating that his recommendation would be to not allow hunting within the city limits as most areas are now populated. MOVED BY TRAYNOR SECONDED BY STERLING THAT THE MAYOR WRITE A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GAME STAT- ING THE COUNCILS FULL SUPPORT ON "NO HUNTING" WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TUKWILA. CARRIED. Recreation program for South Central School District NEW BUSINESS Offer: Sale of property on 62nd Av. So. Recess and call to order Benaroya Co. appeal of decision of Plann. Comm. re: light standard DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Dept. Reports 569 January 14, 1974 to the Committee referral stating that prompt action should be taken as the Planning Commission at present needs all members present to have a quorum.* ROLL CALL VOTE; 6 AYES: GARDNER, TRAYNOR, STERLING, DAVIS, HARRIS, SAUL 1 NO: STEVENS. MOTION CARRIED. Richard Hunt, Recreation Supervisor, upon presentation of a recreation program for the South Central School District requested allowance by the Council to coordinate the program as set forth, stating that these activities would require his supervision and some of the activities are outside the City. MOVED BY TRAYNOR SECONDED BY STERLING TO TAKE THIS MATTER UP BEFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE ON JANUARY 21st IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. Council- woman Harris suggested that this matter be referred to Committee for study. Mayor Todd stated his concern over referrals to Committee; that it would slow down processing of current and pending matters before the City. He also questioned the legality of appointments to Committees by any other than the Mayor and noted a letter will be forthcoming regarding same. MOTION CARRIED with Harris voting NO. Mayor Todd read a letter from LeRoy A. Bowen, Broker regarding an offer for sale, to the City of Tukwila; property located on 62nd Ave. So., adjacent to the north of city owned property on Southcenter Blvd. Subject site being approximately five acres and stated an offering price of $270,000. Mr. Bowen upon a map presentation to the Council stated that by extending 62nd Ave. it would open up the area and estimated that 90% of the property could be used for building. He further stated that the property is presently owned by Black Caldwell. Councilman Saul noted that the Planning Commission has recommended to Council, three possible sites for City Hall and until evaluated, they should be the first considered. Mayor Todd call a five minute recess at 9 :20 pm and called the meeting back to order with all Councilmembers present as previously listed at 9:25 pm. Mr. Jerry Hillis representing the Jack A. Benaroya Co., appealing the decision of the Tukwila Planning Commission requested to place a light standard on their property in connection with the development of the Benaroya Park. He stated that they did not attend the hearing on Nov. 29th at which time the Planning Commission rendered its decision and that they have some doubt as to the legal authority of Tukwila to deny such a request, however the request was based on two factors; 1. Safety reasons 2. More economical type of lighting system. He further stated that if approved they would be willing to install a photocell that would automatically turn lighting off at 10 :00 pm. Discussion ensued as to the height requirement applicable to zoning in the area and the "beacon" effect of such lighting. Mr. Hillis further stated that the tenants in the development felt the lighting was inadequate. MOVED BY TRAYNOR SECONTIED BY SAUL TO POSTPONE DECISION UNTIL THE MEETING OF JANUARY 21st, ALLOWING COUNCILMEMBERS TO GO ON SITE AND REVIEW THE SITUATION PERSONALLY. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor suggested that Department Reports be "Tabled" to the next regular meeting. Public Works Councilwoman Harris complimented the Department of Public Works with regards to street conditions during the recent snow fall. trio TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 14, 1974 Page 3, AUDIENCE COMMENTS Committee Meetings ADJOURNMENT 10 :10 pm. Steve Hall, Public Works Director asked clarification from Council on Staff attendance at Council Committee Meetings. Council stated that Staff need not be present unless so requested by the Committee Chairman. MOVED BY TRAYNOR SECONDED BY STEVENS THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Mayor