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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-21 Regular MinutesOctober 21, 1974 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS LID #24 bid award and discussion Call for bids: So. 180th St. sanitary sewer interceptor Letter Marine Safety Division 903 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. GARDNER, TRAYNOR, SAUL, JOHANSON. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT COUNCIL MEMBERS STERLING, DAVIS AND HARRIS BE EXCUSED. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT TRAYNOR BE EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26 AND OCTOBER 7, 1974 DUE TO HIS ABSENCE FROM THOSE MEETINGS. CARRIED. Mayor Todd stated the Motion to be excused from voting on Council Minutes due to absence is contrary to the new Council Procedures ordinance. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, THE COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 14 AND CONTINUED COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, AND THE AGENDA MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1974 RECOGNIZ- ING COUNCILMAN TRAYNOR'S REQUEST. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. Vouchers #3945 #4083 Current Fund #3945 #4008 Park Fund #4009 #4028 Emer. Empl. #4029 #4033 Street Fund #4034 #4053 Water Fund #4054 #4065 Sewer Fund #4066 #4082 Fireman Pension #4083 $25,838.42 1,671.42 139.92 9,714.76 2,049.65 8,548.77 14.00 Total $47,976.94 City Shop Constr. Rev. #1 $21,205.29 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Councilman Traynor read a letter dated October 15, 1974 addressed to the Council from Fire Chief Hubert Crawley recommending the division of responsibilities of the Marine Safety Division and its equipment. Councilman Traynor suggested this matter be turned over to the Steve Hall, Public Works Director, read his letter dated October 16 addressed to Council President Traynor regard- ing bid award to Tri -State Construction, the low bidder, and regarding the indications of approval of the proper- ty owners involved with the improvement. He stated the Final Assessment Roll hearing will be held at the end of the construction period. Mr. Warren Neuroth, Mr. Ted E. Gusa and Mr. Robert Oldright, all present in the audience, spoke in favor of the LID. Steve Hall read a letter dated October 21 signed by Mr. Frank R. Lindell of F. R. Lindell Associates stating their desire to proceed with the LID. He stated Mr. Donald Mostell is the only property owner not in favor of the improvement due to the increased cost. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUB- LIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND AWARD THE BID TO TRI -STATE CON- STRUCTION, INC., THE LOW BIDDER. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE CALL FOR BIDS FOR SO. 180th STREET. CARRIED. Steve Hall briefly explained the project add- ing that he could not receive concurrence through the necessary State and Federal agencies at this time. He suggested the matter be discussed again at the next reg- ular meeting. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1974 Page 2 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Marine Safety Div. Cont. County communication Councilman Traynor read a letter dated October 16, 1974 re: annexation from King County Councilman Tom Forsythe addressed to County Executive John Spellman stating it has been the policy of King County to provide "information, data and all pertinent facts which might assist the residents of the area to be annexed and those of the municipality re- questing the election to determine their approval or disapproval." He recommended the Council not change this policy of long- standing. Mayor Todd stated the Council has since changed their position since the letter was written. Letters to South center businesses re: Police pro- tection Letter Dept. of Ecology re: grant increases Revenue Sharing funds review NEW BUSINESS Discussion: Update of job descriptions King County Animal Control changes re: licenses SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Ord. #893, Accepting donations for Fire Dept. aid car Ord. #894, Transfer of funds for Park purposes 904 Mayor as an administrative function, that he should meet with the Departments involved and submit their recom- mendation to the Council. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO REFER THE MATTER TO MAYOR TODD TO MEET WITH CONCERNED DEPARTMENTS AND REPORT TO THE COUNCIL. CARRIED. Councilman Saul read his replies to the several South center businesses requesting additional Police protec- tion on the Mall. Councilman Saul then read replies to those businesses from Mayor Todd. Councilman Gardner read a letter dated October 11, 1974 to Mayor Todd from Mr. Peter W. Hildebrandt advising that the City's request for grant increase for E.P.A. projects had been approved. Councilman Traynor read a letter from Richard Hunt, Recreation Director, dated October 18, 1974 requesting use of Revenue Sharing funds for Park programs and equipment. He then asked City Clerk Shirlee Kinney to review her letter to the Council dated October 18, 1974. Shirlee Kinney reviewed the synopsis of Revenue Sharing revenues and expenditures. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO REQUEST ADMINISTRATION TO SURVEY THE BUDGET FOR FUNDS TO GRANT THE REQUEST OF $3,500 FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor requested the Department Heads to review their personnel and update their job descriptions to comply with the jobs their people are actually doing. These revised job descriptions will be presented to the City Council upon completion for adoption. Mayor Todd stated he would direct a memo to the Departments. Mayor Todd read a letter dated September 11, 1974 address ed to City Clerk Shirlee Kinney regarding changes in the license fee due date and late penalty. The letter stated the annual license fee shall become due April 1 instead of January 1 of each year and that the 1974 licenses will be in effect until April 1, 1975. The penalty fee has been amended to the sum of $10 on all applications re- ceived after April 30 and the sum of $25 on all applica- tions received after June 30 of each year. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read pro- posed ordinance accepting donations for the Fire Depart- ment aid car. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT ORD. #893 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY GARDNER, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INDICATE ORDINANCE IS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON DATE OF OCTOBER 21, 1974. *CARRIED, AS AMENDED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDI- NANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance transferring funds from the Contingency Fund TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1974 Page 3 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Cont. Ord. #894 Cont. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Proposed ordinance Amending Sign Code Ord. #895, 1975 Levy DEPARTMENT REPORTS Treasurer's monthly report re: investments Police Guild letter contract Ed Bauch Parliamentary procedures EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:58 P.M. 8:45 P.M. Police Guild 1975 Contract 9OS to the Parks and Recreation Fund to pay the cost of pro- viding lights for the tennis courts and pathway approach- es in the Tukwila Park. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORD. #894 BE ADOPTED AS READ AND DATED OCTOBEP 21, 1974. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read pro- posed ordinance amending Chapter 19.36 of the Tukwila Municipal Code by adding thereto a section authorizing the Building Director to issue citations to violators. MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read pro- posed ordinance fixing the amount of tax levies necess- ary to raise funds to meet the estimated expenditures for the year 1975 as required by R.C.W. 84.52.020; authorizing the City Clerk to certify such budget or estimate of the amount to be raised by taxation on the assessed valuation of the property located within the City of Tukwila, Washington. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney recommended the Council establish emergency provisions for this ordinance because of the October 30 deadline to file it with the King County Council. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ A SECOND TIME BY TITLE ONLY DUE TO ITS EMERGENCY CLASSIFICATION AS DISCUSSED.* Councilman Traynor asked what next year's millage rate will be. Mayor Todd stated it is down 1/2 mill from this year and the City is using the maximum rate. *CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance by title only as amended. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT ORD. #895 BE ADOPTED AS READ AND AMENDED AND TO SET THE DATE OF ADOPTION AS OCTOBER 21, 1974. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor noted the absence of the City Treas- urer Mabel Harris and read the September report of investments with accompanying cover letter dated October 18, 1974. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO HEAR AUDIENCE COMMENTS BEFORE CONSIDERING POLICE GUILD CONTRACT. CARRIED. Mr. Ed Bauch requested an amendment to the October 15, 1974 Minutes on Page 900 changing "will lease." to "are leasing." MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AMEND THE MINUTES ACCORDINGLY. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor announced Mr. Ed Stroming will be present at the October 28 Council of the Whole meeting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to lecture on par- liamentary procedures. He stated the public is welcome. He stated this meeting will fall on a holiday for the City but the procedures ordinance makes no provision for deviation from the Monday night meetings. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the meeting back to order with all Council Members present as previously listed. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 21, 1974 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MEETING 8:46 P.M. ADJOURN. CARRIED. Attest: ran To Mayor 5nir A.' Kinney, City Cler 90k,