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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-16 Regular MinutesJune 16, 1975 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL BID OPENINGS, AWARDS AND CALLS Call for bids Tennis court and trail lighting for Tukwila City Park Call for bids Traffic signals, "S" Line Bridge and Andover Park West at Strander Blvd. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Mayor's Proclamation Air Force Days Letter from TelePrompTer re: underground cable OLD BUSINESS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. GARDNER, STERLING, HARRIS, SAUL, JOHANSON. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT COUNCILWOMAN DAVIS AND COUNCILMAN TRAYNOR BE EXCUSED. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1975 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS.* Councilman Saul questioned Voucher No. 6030 for payment of Bicentennial Signs, stating that payment should have been made out of the donation by the Chamber of Commerce. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT VOUCHER NO. 6030 BE HELD OUT. *CARRIED. Vouchers #5869 #6057 Current Fund #5869 #6006 Emer. Empl. #6007 #6009 Street Fund #6010 #6029 Fed. Rev. Shrg. #6030 Water Fund #6031 #6043 Sewer Fund #6044 #6057 LID #20 Cash 30 $6,642.22 Rev. 20 6,642.22 LID #21 Cash 23, 24 2,259.42 Rev. 16 2,259.42 LID #25 Cash 17 174.99 Rev. 14 174.99 Total $34,224.08 75.27 20,413.49 withheld 13,926.73 13,254.48 $81,894.05 Public Works Director Steve Hall briefly explained the lighting arrangements for the Park and tennis courts. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR TENNIS COURT AND TRAIL LIGHTING. CARRIED. Bids will be received in the City Clerk's office up to the hour of 5:00 P.M. on July 7, 1975 to be opened and read at 7:30 P.M. on July 7, 1975. Steve Hall read his letter addressed to the Council dated June 12, 1975 regarding Council approval for authorization to call for bids for the South end of the "S" Line Bridge through the FAM Grant System pending approval by the State Highway Dept. and Federal Highway Administration of final plans. He further explained the State Highway Dept. has approved the other two projects at the North end of the "S" Line Bridge and at Andover Park West and Strander Blvd. in addition to approving the South end of the "S" Line Bridge. This will then be bid as a package. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR SIGNALIZATION FOR THE "S" LINE BRIDGE. CARRIED. Mayor Todd stated the Air Force will be displaying an airplane and other equipment at Southcenter during the week. Deputy Clerk Doris Phelps read the Mayor's Proclamation designating June 17 through June 21 as Air Force Days in the City of Tukwila. Mayor Todd read a letter from Derek White, General Manager of TelePromTer of Seattle dated June 9, 1975 stating he had received approval to participate in the City's undergrounding projects with cable TV. Aeronautical Radio Bldg. The Council scheduled this item for an Executive Session at as Police facility 8:00 P.M. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 16, 1975 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Cont. CETA positions for Park maintenance NEW BUSINESS No -lead gas fuel storage tank Up -date of Tukwila Municipal Code by Book Publishing Co. Declaring equipment surplus Letter re: Addendum to professional services agreement with Harstad Assoc. re: LID #27 Councilwoman Harris reported the Community Affairs Committee has proposed an alternate recommendation to fill the positions for temporary park maintenance personnel. She stated she had not yet checked with the County /Federal Employment office, but there are some questions as to what funding if any is available. She stated Mr. Doug Campbell had stated certain categories of funds had to be expended before the end of June and other categories were to be used to fund existing programs. Prior the the June 11 Community Affairs Committee meeting, President Ford had vetoed Congressional budgeting for CETA programs. She stated the Committee recommends hiring these people for a period of 12 weeks with funds to be transferred from the Contingency Fund in the amount of $6,000.00. Councilwoman Harris then read a letter received by the Council from Mayor Todd that evening which stated he had been assured by Mr. Roger Caley, King County Public Employment Office, that funding is available for these three positions. Councilman Sterling asked about requirements to retain any of these people after the 12 week period. Mayor Todd stated he has been informing the Council for the last three months that there is no requirement to retain any of these posi- tions on a permanent basis beyond the 90 days we wish to employ them. Mayor Todd urged the Council to pass a Motion to hire the CETA people for 90 days. Discussion continued regarding CETA requirements for filling the positions. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO RETAIN THREE PARK EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE CETA PROGRAM FOR 90 DAYS. CARRIED, WITH GARDNER VOTING NO. The Council agreed to delay this item until Councilman Traynor arrived. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS AGENDA ITEM BE DELAYED. CARRIED. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated this item was requested in the 1974 City Budget sessions at which time the cost for this ser- vice was $900. A letter dated May 21, 1975 from Book Publishing states their "Ordinance and Code Review Service" is now available for $500. She stated this item of housekeeping is desperately needed; Book Publishing will issue a report to the City and the Council advising them of proper language, new requirements under State law, and other recommendations to update and improve the provisions of the Code. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AUTHORIZE BOOK PUBLISHING COMPANY TO UPDATE THE TUKWILA MUNICI- PAL CODE BOOK.* Mrs. Eleanor McLester stated she would like to see the "aiding and abetting" phrase added to all applicable passages in the Code Book perhaps a blanket ordinance to add this to existing ordinances could be drawn up. Councilwoman Harris stated there are no funds budgeted at this time for this item. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated there are excess funds in the Mayor's budget. *CARRIED. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated the equipment listed under his cover letter addressed to Mayor Todd and dated May 28, 1975 is equipment that is out of date or no longer necessary. He requested authorization to call for bids to sell the property. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE LIST OF EQUIPMENT BE DECLARED SURPLUS AND BE SOLD BY CALLING FOR SEALED BIDS. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter dated June 10, 1975 from Steve Hall, Public Works Director, and a letter dated June 6, 1975 from Jon R. Stack, Harstad Associates. Mr. Stack's letter stated a King County ordinance requires developers to limit the rate of storm water runoff from a newly- developed site to the runoff rate which existed prior to the development. However, it appears that the rate of 150 cfs as determined by the State Highway Dept. in the North Canyon may be an outdated figure. As a result, a smaller connector line may be possible thereby saving the cost of a larger line to the participants of the LID. Mr. Stack requested authorization to study the North Canyon drainage basin for runoff under current King County regulations; it is estimated TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 16, 1975 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Cont. LID #27 Cont. Letter re: Proposed service area extension of Val Vue Sewer District SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE Ordinance #930, Prohibiting aiding or abetting the violation of any City ordinance FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Ordinance #931, Accepting a donation for the Fire Dept. Aid Car Ordinance #932, Establishing no parking zone on State Hwy. 181 declaring emergency Proposed ordinance, Fixing the compensation for City Council Mayor RESOLUTIONS Proposed resolution, Authorizing Mayor to execute developers agreement with Upland Industries DEPARTMENT REPORTS City Treasurer's Monthly Report of Investments the engineering costs for calculations and meetings with King County Hydraulics should not exceed $1,500.00. Steve Hall recommended this authorization be approved by the Council at this time in order to prevent further delays with the LID. Discussion continued. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HARRIS, TO REFER THIS ITEM TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from Steve Hall, Public Works Director, dated June 11, 1975 with attached map and proposed agreement. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO REFER THIS ITEM TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ AS AMENDED. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordi- nance making it unlawful to aid or abet the violation of any ordinance of the City of Tukwila, as amended. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE #930 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilwoman Harris asked Attorney Parker if he approved the ordinance as to form. Attorney Parker replied yes, noting how- ever that the amended wording was unnecessary. *CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance accept- ing a donation for the Fire Department Aid Car. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND READ PROPOSEC ORDINANCE FOR ITS SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance accepting a donation for the Fire Department Aid Car by title only. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE #931 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance estab- lishing no parking zone on Secondary State Highway No. 181 within the Tukwila City limits and declaring an emergency. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ FOR ITS SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance establishing no parking zone on Secondary State Highway No. 181 within the Tukwila City limits and declaring an emergency, by title only. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE #932 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance fixing the amount of compensation to be received by members of the City Council and by the Mayor, by title only. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO REFER PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Councilwoman Davis arrived at the Meeting at 8:00 P.M. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated the developers have now decided to construct the improvements according to City standards under the permit system and will deed the improvements to the City upon completion and approval. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE WITHDRAWN. CARRIED. Councilman Johanson read the cover letter of the investment register of the City Treasurer's May investment report. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 16, 1975 Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Bicentennial Proposed ordinance segregating LIDs special assessments Seattle Rendering Works complaint City's fire rating NEW BUSINESS No -lead gasoline storage tank Southcenter shoot out ADJOURNMENT 9:10 P.M. Attest: Councilman Saul requested additional signatures on the Pledge of Rededication and noted the progress of the Bicentennial wagon train. Chris Crumbaugh, representing Mario Segale, asked the status of the proposed ordinance segregating special assessments. Councilman Johanson stated no action has been taken. The next Finance Personnel Committee meeting will be June 17 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Treasurer's office. Mr. Crumbaugh asked if it took four weeks to get an ordinance passed in the City now. Mr. Rudolph Regel stated the smell from the Rendering Works is very bad and getting worse and he would like some action on the part of the City Council. Perhaps they could contact the Department of Ecology about this air pollution. MOVED BY STERLINC SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT CHECK INTO THE PROBLEM AND HOW IT COMPLIES WITH THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor arrived at the meeting at 8:07 P.M. /.21 Councilwoman Harris requested Attorney Parker to be present at the Executive Session to answer questions. Attorney Parker stated he would not be able to attend since he had other matters to attend to in preparation for the following day in Superior Court. Mayor Todd excused Attorney Parker from the Executive Session. Councilwoman Davis stated she was disappointed the City Attorney would not be present at the Executive Session. Mayor Todd announced the Survey and Rating Bureau has approved a decrease in the City's fire rating from a 7 to a 5 which will mean savings in fire insurance premiums for all residents. RECESS MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE MEETING RECESS 8:12 P.M. 8:22 P.M. FOR 10 MINUTES. CARRIED, WITH TRAYNOR VOTING NO. EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:23 P.M. 9:06 P.M. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE AERONAUTICAL BUILDING /POLICE FACILITY. CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the meeting back to order with all Council Members present. Councilman Traynor stated this item would be taken care of at budget time. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO DELETE THIS ITEM FROM THE AGENDA. CARRIED, WITH SAUL VOTING NO. Mrs. Anne Altmayer stated she wished to thank the Police Depart- ment for being there at Southcenter. Her twelve year old son was at the Mall at the time this happened and he could have just as easily been shot as anyone else. She appreciated the men being there to protect the people. Police facility Mayor Todd stated the Aeronautical Building is no longer on the market; there is now an earnest money agreement for the building. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. gcte,&e Frank Todd, Mayor Doris E. Phelps, Deputy City Clerk