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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-17 Regular MinutesFebruary 17, 1975 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS RECESS February 18, 1975 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL CALL FOR BIDS High velocity sewer jet M I N U T E S Councilman Traynor called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. GARDNER, DAVIS, TRAYNOR 10 9tr Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers There not being a quorum assembled to conduct the meeting, the comments will not be reflected and the Regular Meeting of the Council recessed to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 18, 1975 at Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers. Council President Traynor, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order. GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, SAUL, JOHANSON. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY DAVIS, TO EXCUSE COUNCILWOMAN HARRIS. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1975 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1975 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. ROLL CALL VOTE: 4 AYES GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, SAUL; 2 NOS DAVIS, JOHANSON. CARRIED. Councilman Sterling stated there is some question regarding Voucher No. 4937 in payment of costs of the court reporter in taking transcripts of grievance discussion at the Council meetings. Councilwoman Davis stated she felt it should have been approved by the Council first before the reporter was retained. We have tapes of the meetings and there is no need for this at this time. Councilman Traynor requested a response from Mayor Todd and in the meantime he sugges- ted the matter be deferred until the next meeting. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO DELAY VOUCHER NO. 4937 UNTIL THE COUNCIL RECEIVES A RESPONSE FROM THE MAYOR. CARRIED, WITH DAVIS VOTING NO. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED, WITH DAVIS VOTING NO. Vouchers No. 4936 5090 Current Fund #4936 #5037 $18,508.61 (Except #4937) Fed. Shared Rev. #5041 Emer. Empl. #5038 -#5040 Street Fund #5042 #5057 Water Fund #5058 #5076 Sewer Fund #5077 #5090 LID #25 R -10 2,330.19 Cash -13 2,330.19 LID #22 R -24 $19,391.31 Cash -31 19,391.31 9,766.70 71.87 1,828.12 2,357.18 9,268.18 $41,800.66 City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read the call for bids notice regarding one thousand gallon high velocity high pressure sewer cleaner mounted on existing City of Tukwila vehicle. Sealed bids will be received in TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1975 Page 2 CALL FOR BIDS Cont. Sewer jet Cont. Asphalt paving machine Mini pumper /aid unit (Multi purpose unit) Automobile for Fire Department PUBLIC HEARING the office of the City Clerk up to 5:00 P.M. on March 13, 1975 and will be opened at 7:30 P.M. on March 13, 1975 in the City Council Chambers. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read the call for bids notice regarding towed type paving machine with electric powered hydraulic system and heated screed. Sealed bids will be received in the office of the City Clerk up to 5:00 P.M. on March 13, 1975 and will be opened at 7:30 P.M. on March 13, 1975 in the City Council Chambers. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read the call for bids notice regarding mini pumper /aid unit for the Fire Department. Sealed bids will be received in the office of the City Clerk up to the hour of 5:00 P.M. on March 13, 1975 and will be opened at 7:30 P.M. on March 13, 1975 in the City Council Chambers. Fire Chief Crawley displayed a drawing of the unit and explained its advantages and its uses. No additional equipment will be necessary. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read the call for bids notice regarding automobile for the Fire Department. Sealed bids will be received in the office of the City Clerk up to the hour of 5:00 P.M. on March 13, 1975 and will be opened at 7:30 P.M. on March 13, 1975 in the City Council Chambers. Fire Chief Crawley stated he was looking for an economy -type car to replace the station wagon. LID #27 Councilman Traynor opened the public hearing to receive audience comments at 7:20 P.M. Public Works Director Steve Hall briefly explained the storm drainage background of the area and the need for an area -wide LID for drainage. Written letters of protest against the proposed LID were received from the following property owners: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jonientz Shasta Beverages R. D. Van Woerden The Evans Company Department of Lighting, City of Seattle Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Ray Flink Attorney John A. Roberts, representing Herman Schoenbachler Takumi Mikami Kiyoto Mikami Yaeko Mikami Masao Mikami Akiko Shimatsu Matt M. Mikami Steve Hall stated these protests represent 23.8% of the LID; it would take 60% protests or action by the City Council to nullify the LID. Ver batim transcript of the discussion by members of the audience will be provided by the court reporter present. A copy of the transcript will be available in the office of the City Clerk. Questions were raised by participants in the proposed LID regarding cost and benefit to the participants. Jon Stack, Harstad Associates, Inc. and Steve Hall, Public Works Director, replied in detail to each. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1975 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING 8:20 P.M. RECESS 8:21 P.M. 8:31 P.M. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Letter: James McClernan re: pro- fessional services Letter: Ron Mettler, Chairman, Planning Commission re: Sign code enforcement OLD BUSINESS Discussion of total payment of life insurance benefits for City employees Letter: Steve Hall re: Purchase of Independent Water Co. LID #19 late comers agreement Water District #35 and #38 merger LID #27 Cont. /097 The Council expressed concern for the areas West of Southcenter Parkway on both sides of South 180th Street as it is hillside property and some was includ- ed in previous LIDs, LID #13 and #15. Steve Hall pointed out that much of the drainage problem in the basin is caused by water coming in from outside the City limits, which unfortunately the City has no control over. Jon Stack stated that with the comple- tion of P -17 pump station and this proposed LID, the City's comprehensive drainage plan would be complete according to King County Department of Hydraulics. Further participation by the State and County were discussed along with the anticipated effects of future Soils Conservation Service plans. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED. CARRIED. MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO RECESS THE MEETING FOR TEN MINUTES. CARRIED. Council President Traynor called the meeting back to order with all Council Members present as previously listed. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read a letter dated February 3, 1975 addressed to Mayor Todd from Mr. James McCler- nan, Counseling Psychologist, regarding possible dev- elopment of social services for the Tukwila community. MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor read a letter dated February 7, 1975 requesting consideration of utilization of the enforcement responsibility and citation authority provided by Section 19.36.020 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated this authority is vested with the Building officials and they are currently verbally issuing warnings. Councilman Traynor stated this benefit had been dis- cussed at the time of budget meetings. Councilman Johanson, Chairman of the Finance E Personnel Committee stated he would be meeting with Gary Crutchfield, President of U.S.T.M.E.,at the next committee meeting. Councilman Gardner, Chairman of the Public Works Com- mittee, read a letter from Steve Hall dated February 13, 1975 regarding findings of an update of the Philip M. Botch Associates firm study. Councilman Gardner stated the matter would be further discussed at the next Public Works Committee meeting. Councilman Gardner read a letter from Steve Hall dated February 11, 1975 stating his recommendations regard- ing late comers agreement for Andy's Diner with LID #19. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO ACCEPT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING LATE COMERS AGREEMENT WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN /ANDY'S DINER FOR SEWER CHARGES. CARRIED. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, read his letter dated February 13, 1975 addressed to King County Boundary Review Board stating he does not wish to have a public hearing before the Board since it now appears cooperation between the City and Water District #38 will be more straightforward. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1975 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Letter: Steve Hall re: Transfer of project in City Street budget for signalization Letter: Steve Hall re: Utility under grounding Report of Council Ad Hoc Committee re: City Attorney NEW BUSINESS Interlocal agree- ment for public defender services to indigents /09i Councilman Gardner read Steve Hall's letter dated February 13, 1975 stating that the State Highway Dept. denied the City's grant for traffic signalization at the north end of the "S" Line Bridge. Money for a project at 58th Ave. and Interurban Ave. So. was funded in the budget and Steve Hall recommended City staff be authorized to proceed with design and con- struction immediately. He stated he has requested the State Highway Dept. to conduct a traffic study at this intersection, adding that citizen input would be very helpful to get the project approved. Also, Steve Hall recommended that the professional services con- tract with Stevens, Thompson Runyan be extended to include the north end of the "S" Line Bridge and at Strander Blvd. and Andover Park West for signaliza- tion. Considerable discussion progressed regarding the intersection at 58th and Interurban Ave. Council- woman Davis stated this is a very hazardous area both for traffic and for pedestrians. Councilman Sterling agreed, stating when King County completes their park, several children from the hill will be riding their bikes across that intersection. Councilwoman Davis suggested the Council write a letter to the State Highway Dept. and urged citizens to do the same. The name and address of Mr. Donald L. Hoffman, Traffic Engineer, State Dept.of Highways, 10506 N. E. 4th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98004 will be posted at City Hall for anyone wishing to forward comments regarding the signals on Interurban at 58th Ave. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO CONCUR WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION TO GO INTO THE DESIGN PHASE ON INTERURBAN AVE. E 58TH AVE. AND TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIGNALS AT THE NORTH END OF THE "S" LINE BRIDGE.* MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESS- IONAL SERVICES WITH STEVENS, THOMPSON RUNYAN FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S LETTER OF FEBRUARY 13, 1975. CARRIED, WITH GARDNER VOTING NO. *CARRIED. Steve Hall stated he had nothing prepared as yet regarding the status of utility undergrounding and requested the Council to delete this item from the Agenda. Councilwoman Davis stated the Committee has compiled its information and material; it now seeks legal assistance to carry on. MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY STERLING, "THAT THE LAW FIRM OF LeSOURD, PATTEN, FLEMING AND HARTUNG BE RETAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL'S DISPUTE WITH, AND COMPLAINT CONCERNING, THE CURRENT CITY ATTORNEY OVER THE NATURE OF THE LEGAL SERVICES HE HAS PROVIDED OR HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE TO THE COUNCIL, IN- CLUDING SUCH LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE AS HAS ALREADY BEEN RENDERED TO THE COUNCIL BY THAT LAW FIRM'.'* Councilman Saul asked who would be contacting this firm of the Council so that we will not be spending too much money. Councilwoman Davis replied that this needs further discussion by the entire Council and suggested it appear as an Agenda item at the next Com- mittee of the Whole meeting. *CARRIED. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney related to the Council her telephone conversation with Ms. Susan B. Lewis of the City of Bellevue. Attorney Parker stated this is an attempt to meet the requirement to provide legal TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1975 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS Agreement re: public defender cont. Discussion: State Highway proposed revision of Klicki- tat/Southcenter Parkway Time extension re: LID #19 assistance to those appearing before the Municipal Court. There would be nothing wrong in passing a resolution authorizing the City of Tukwila to join with other cities in this agreement and in fact, he recommended it. The cost for public defender is $300 or $400 per year, but with increased cases, the cost could very likely go higher. This agreement is funded by a grant and would cost the City nothing. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO REQUEST A RESOLUTION TO BE PREPARED TO PERMIT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA TO JOIN IN AN INTERLOCAL AGREE- MENT FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL.* Councilman Sterling referred to Section 4 of the agreement, stating there appears to be some costs anticipated from cities. He felt the Council needed to look further into this. *CARRIED. MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO REFER THE MATTER OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Steve Hall read a letter addressed to himself dated January 31, 1975 from E. I. Roberts, District Engineer, State Highway Commission. He explained the proposal to revise exit and on -ramp access to Interstate 5 and 405. He stated all funding has been approved for this project and the call for bids will be conducted at the end of the year. He recommended Tukwila concur with the State's proposal and that the Council allow the City to work with the Highway Department on the planning stages. Alternates to the State's proposals were discussed. Councilman Sterling and Councilwoman Davis agreed that the State officials should be re- quested to study the possibility re- routing the ramps directly onto Strander Blvd. Steve Hall explain- ed the difficulties with that route and added that the State has decided this plan will be their acceptable plan. Councilman Sterling stated he realized the route onto Strander Blvd. would be more costly, but he did not feel it would be impossible. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO CONCUR WITH PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TRAFFIC REVISION AND EXTENSION AT KLICKITAT /SOUTHCENTER PARK- WAY.* Mr. Ed Bauch stated he did not know which solution would be the best, but the City will be giving up control of a piece of road to the Federal government while at the same time crying about the State's control over the intersection at 58th Ave. and Interurban Ave. So. Councilman Johanson asked if this is acceptable to Allied Stores any any others involved. Steve Hall replied the State and not the City has been and will be dealing with the property owners. *CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE DISCUSSION REGARDING LID #19. CARRIED. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated his recommendation per his letter dated February 14, 1975 requesting a time extension to the contractor due to the high water table recently. He stated he did not approve of the full 60 -day extension, but rather he would approve the 45 days to complete paving. If the engineering costs run beyond the assessment roll, the contractor is liable to pick up those costs. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT 45 DAYS WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR WILL PICK UP ANY ADDITIONAL ENGIN- EERING COSTS OVER THE LID ASSESSMENT ROLL. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COIJNCIL MEETING February 18, 1975 Page 6 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Progress report Foster Golf Course SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Ord. #918, Powers E duties of the Tukwila Park Commission RESOLUTIONS 1 Council President Traynor stated that Councilwoman Harris requested this item be discussed at the February 19 Community Affairs Committee meeting at 5:30 P.M. at the City Annex. Council President Traynor stated the Chairman of the Park Commission has agreed this ordinance in its amended form is acceptable and recommends its passage. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance prescribing the duties of the Tukwila Park Commission and amending Section 2.32.040 of the Tukwila Municipal Code by title only. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT ORDINANCE #918 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. Proposed ordinance, Steve Hall, Public Works Director, requested the Agenda Ordering construction be amended to include proposed ordinance ordering the providing for payment construction of LID #27. Some hesitation was discussed of LID #27 by the Council. Mr. Mario Segale stated everyone (First Reading) involved is waiting for this ordinance as part of the total sequence of events. We want to move ahead with this as fast as possible and requested the City to keep the ball moving. Councilwoman Davis stated she opposed to moving it tonight. Steve Hall suggested that the proposed ordinance at least be read at this meeting and the Council still would have two weeks to look over any changes in the assessment roll they may want to make. Procedures on amending the proposed ordinance were discussed. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordi- nance ordering the improvement of a part of the City by constructing and installing a system of storm sewer lines all in accordance with Resolution No. 471 of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington; establishing Local Improvement District No. 27; provid- ing that payment for said improvements be made by special assessments upon properties in said District especially benefitted thereby, payable by the mode of "Payment by Bonds and providing for the issuance and sale of Local Improvement District warrants redeemable in cash and Local Improvement District Bonds by title only. Reso. #476, MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT PROPOSED Awarding contract RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read to Burnham Construction proposed resolution awarding construction contract Co. for LID #25 to Burnham Construction Company for improvements under LID No. 25. Steve Hall explained this resolution as requested by the Council is a follow -up to the contract which has already been awarded by Council Motion. He recommended this be passed on an emergency basis. Councilwoman Davis stated the Council has been abusing its emergency provisions we have been declaring emergencies all over the place. She stated she re- quested information from A.W.C. regarding these prov- isions and would like to have further discussion at a Committee of the Whole meeting. Councilman Traynor stated this is the first time we have had a resolution to award a bid. Attorney Parker pointed out that the Council procedures ordinance has no provision for emergency resolutions anyway. Fire Chief Crawley stated he was very concerned about this if the Council is going to make a practice of awarding bids by reso- lution, especially regarding equipment. It will take TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1975 Page 7 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Reso. #476 Cont. Proposed resolution, Accepting Duwamish- Allentown annexa- tion as modified providing for a community municipal corporation Reso. #477, Designating Stevens, Thompson ET Runyan as engineers for design of signals at north end of "S" Line Bridge at Andover Park W. Strander Blvd. DEPARTMENT REPORTS City Treasurer's monthly report of investments MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Bicentennial Committee meeting about 30 days from bid opening to bid award by resolu- tion which is more time than it will take to build the multi purpose aid unit. He stated there will be problems in getting prices from companies for this length of time most companies won't quote prices for longer than 10 days or upon delivery. Steve Hall agreed, stating most bids he receives are good for no long than 30 days and it now takes about five weeks to award a bid this way. The delays are costing the City more money. Councilman Sterling stated the Department Head will just have to gear the business to come before the Council in order to enable two readings, unless of course there is a real emergency. Councilman Traynor stated he felt this procedure was unreasonable as far as bids are concerned. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO SUSPEND THE RULES REGARDING PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED, WITH STERLING VOTING NO. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION #476 BE ACCEPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED, WITH JOHANSON VOTING NO. Attorney Parker read proposed resolution accepting the annexation petition from the residents of the Duwamish Allentown area of King County Fire District No. 1, as modified by King County Boundary Review Board resolution of December 12, 1974, and providing for the organization of a community municipal corpora- tion as provided by R.C.W. Chapter 35.14. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed resolution designating Stevens, Thompson F Runyan, Inc., as engineers to design traffic signals on the North end of the "S" Line Bridge and at Andover Park West and Strander Boulevard intersection. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY DAVIS, TO SUSPEND THE RULES REGARDING PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED, WITH STERLING VOTING NO. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY FOR ADOPTION. CARRIED. Councilman Sterling stated the Council pro- cedures does set out rules for two readings. He stated he was in favor of the project, but he hoped these things are really in the nature of an emergency. He felt the Council should stick to its own rules. Councilman Traynor stated the rules should not be abused by anyone. He stated unless the Department Head feels there is an emergency situation, they are not declared emergencies. Councilwoman Davis requested the subject of emergency ordinances and two readings of resolutions be placed on the February 24 Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. She stated she expected to have some guidelines from A.W.C. by that time. Steve Hall stated he hoped there would be some further direction from the Council regarding these situations so that the Department Heads could be better equipped with information. Councilman Johanson, Chairman of the Finance F. Person- nel Committee, read the January monthly report of the City Treasurer's office. Councilman Saul announced a meeting of the Bicentenni- al Committee with the City Council during the Council's Committee of the Whole meeting, February 24, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Request for City funding of the Bicentennial Committee's projects will be discussed. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1975 Page 8 MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Cont. Bicentennial Committee Cont. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY 10:28 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Attest: City Clerk Shirlee Kinney presented the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission's Certificate of Official Recognition to Council President Traynor in recognition of the City of Tukwila as a Bicentennial Community. Dwayn/ D. Traynor, May Pro Tem Shirlee A. Kinney, City Clerk i.