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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-20 Regular MinutesOctober 20, 1975 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice of Public Hearing Change in Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan re: LID #27 Letter from Richard Hunt re: Park improvements /3 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Tukwila City Hall REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Council meeting to order. GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, HARRIS, SAUL, JOHANSON. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT COUNCIL- WOMAN DAVIS BE EXCUSED. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 29, 1975 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND THE WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. CARRIED. Vouchers No. 6808 6917 Current Fund #6808 #6877 $30,782.96 Street Fund #6878 #6893 6,409.14 Water Fund #6894 #6905 1,395.48 Sewer Fund #6906 #6917 16,851.36 $55,438.94 LID #19 LID #20 LID #21 LID #24 LID #25 C -62 131.90 R -42 131.90 C -34 601.17 R -23 601.17 C -26 8.10 R -18 8.10 C -24 797.74 R -15 797.74 C -25, 26, 27 $39,408.80 R -19 39,408.80 Council President Traynor read a notice of public hearing regarding changing the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan of the City of Tukwila to indicate the revisions as proposed under LID #27 set for November 17, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Council President Traynor read a letter from Richard Hunt, Recreation Supervisor, dated October 6, 1975 The letter stated there are enough funds in the Recre- ation budget to complete scheduled projects plus enough over to install a fence for the ball field at Foster Field if the Council approves. MOVED BY TRAY NOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO READ A LETTER FROM RICHARD HUNT DATED OCTOBER 20, 1975. CARRIED. Council Presi- dent read the letter which stated the tennis court lights are now completed but there is a problem with the lights spilling over into the back yards of homes south of the Park. He suggested a light screen be installed to correct the problem at a cost of $750 for heavy -duty vinyl coated nylon curtain /screen. Regarding these funds, Richard Hunt stated the money is anticipated to come from the surplus funds mentionec in the October 6 letter. Discussion followed regardin the use of the recreation areas and the proposed im- provements. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF RICHARD HUNT TO FENCE THE BALL FIELD AT FOSTER FIELD. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF RICHARD HUNT TO INSTALL VINYL COATED NYLON CURTAIN IN THE NEW TENNIS COURT. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1975 Page 2 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Letter from Steve Hall re: contract with Puget Power for furnishing street lighting Letter from Steve Hall re: final acceptance of LID #24 Presentation of awards: American Public Works Associa- tion award and Distinguished Service Award, Fire Dept. Letter from Richard Hunt re: South Central Swimming Pool OLD BUSINESS Presentation: Comprehensive Plan Process 378 Mayor Todd read a letter from Steve Hall, Public Works Director, dated October 10, 1975 regarding the proposed contract with Puget Sound Power Light Co. for street lighting maintenance. MOVED BY HARRIS. SECONDED BY GARDNER. THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. CARRIED, WITH TRAYNOR VOTING NO. Mayor Todd read a letter from Steve Hall dated October 10, 1975, recommending acceptance of the project. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REGARDING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF LID #24.* Councilwoman Harris asked if the engineering firm of the project had recommended this acceptance. Steve Hall replied he had a letter from Wilsey Ham in his office which he would distribute to the Council. *CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO PRESENT AWARDS. CARRIED. Mayor Todd presented the A.P.W.A. award to Steve Hall, Public Works Director, in commemoration of the City of Tukwila being number one in the State for their high degree of safety standards in the Public Works Department. In turn, Steve Hall pre- sented the award to Gene Isler, Field Superintendent, for his efforts at the City Shops facility. Mayor Todd presented the first Distinguished Service Award of the Tukwila Fire Department to Firefighters Doug Gibbs and Richard Francis for their volunteer efforts in presenting the fire prevention display at Southcenter. Fire Chief Hubert Crawley stated the two men donated their time and materials to the dis- play which saved the City approximately $15,000 in material and labor. Councilman Traynor stated he felt the Southcenter show was excellent. Mayor Todd stated he has received many fine letters already from the public in appreciation of the presentation in con- junction with National Fire Prevention Week. He stated it was an excellent opportunity to make the Tukwila Fire Department a recognizable agency in King County. Councilwoman Harris stated she was impressed with the participation of the other fire districts and departments it was a good response to the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE A LETTER FROM RICHARD HUNT. CARRIED. Richard Hunt, Recreation Supervisor, read his letter dated October 15, 1975 regarding the proposal that the City assume the operation of the South Central Swimming Pool during the months of December and Janu- ary due to lack of funds from Forward Thrust. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE PARK BOARD. CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director, explained the pur- pose of the flow chart included in the Agenda packs. Fred Satterstrom, Associate Planner, reviewed the steps in the process stating the first step of gather- ing data has been accomplished with the second step of establishing goals to be completed soon. Council- man Saul stated the chart is a step in the right diree tion and the Planning staff is doing a great job. Kjell Stoknes requested authorization from the Council to publish notices of public hearings from time to TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1975 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Presentation Cont. Proposal: Fire Dept.'s requirements re: South Area Park Medic 1 NEW BUSINESS Memo from Planning Commission re: Resolution 489 /3 7 time regarding the ad hoc citizens' committee meetings and presentations to the City Council beginning in January. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE PLANNING DIRECTOR BE AUTHORIZED TO CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROCESS. CARRIED, WITH HARRIS VOTING NO. Mayor Todd stated he reviewed the proposal and endorses. it. Fire Chief Hubert Crawley briefly outlined the plan whereby the County will provide funds to start operation of a Medic 1 unit and improve the service for aid calls in the Fire Department drastically. The present proposal is $105,000 and the program is managed through the Emergency Medical Review Board. We would receive funds for an aid car and five County personnel including the training for them and three of our firefighters. The three City employees would be trained for a period of 2,000 hours of intensive Medic 1 classroom training. If the proposal is dis- continued, the City is not obligated to the five County personnel. Mayor Todd stated these five para- medics would respond on a mutual aid basis from areas outside the City in the adjoining Fire districts. Chief Crawley stated the City will carry them through its payroll and will be reimbursed by the County. Mrs. Elanor McLester asked if the City's firefighters would be putting in the entire year for this train- ing. Chief Crawley stated the training time is spread out over a period of about six months, and these employees will be gone from the City for this training. Mrs. McLester asked how many firemen it takes to operate an aid car. Chief Crawley replied two men. Mrs. McLester asked what comprises a full response fire department crew. Chief Crawley replied six men in an engine company and we have three engine companies with ladders, so we should have 30 men on duty now. Mayor Todd asked how many are currently employed. Chief Crawley replied there are 28 in the total Fire Department budget. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AUTHORIZE FIRE CHIEF CRAWLEY TO PURSUE THE MEDIC 1 PROGRAM.* Chief Crawley stated even though the City Council may approve the proposal, the County Commissioners and other fire districts must also approve it. Councilman Sterling stated if three City firefighters will be involved in the training, would this compel the Chief to request three additional firefighters in next year's budget. Chief Crawley stated under the Council budget policy, there is no provision for new person- nel. Councilman Sterling stated he hoped it would not be brought out that because of the Council's ac- tion tonight, the Council will be cutting the Depart- ment short by three men. Chief Crawley stated it makes no difference, we are operating short now. Councilman Gardner stated the program must be adopted by ordinance in order for the program to be binding. At this time, we are only considering a proposal. *CARRIED. Council President Traynor read a memo dated October 10, 1975 from the Planning Commission recommending Resolution 489 be repealed for the following reasons: (1) The resolution denies due process to petitioners. (2) The resolution does not aid in the stated objec- tive of land use planning. (3) The resolution will not help the orderly development of land. (4) The TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1975 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Planning Commission memo Cont. Letters from Steve Hall re: proposed street names in Southcenter South Plat SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Ord. 948, Providing an interdepartmental loan as interim financing re: LID #27 Proposed ordinance, Rezone property from R -3 to R -4 (Frank Todd) 316 resolution is regressive. (5) The Planning Commission is working on a Comprehensive Plan, not a zoning ordinance. Councilman Johanson stated it sounds like the tail wagging the dog the City Council sets the policy. The Planning Commission has not included any support for their position. Mayor Todd read letters from Steve Hall, Public Works Director, dated October 7, 1975 and September 29, 1975. Mr. Bruce McCann has requested the following names be assigned to remaining unnamed streets in the Plat: Olympic Ave. So., Cascade Ave. So., and So. Glacier Street. Steve Hall presented an over- head display of the Plat. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO CONCUR WITH THE NAMING OF THE STREETS AS OLYMPIC AVE. SO., CASCADE AVE. SO. AND SO. GLACIER STREET. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance providing for an inter- departmental loan between Water /Sewer Construction Fund and the LID #27 Construction Fund, by title only. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT ORDINANCE 948 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. Mayor Todd excused himself from the Council table and yielded the gavel to Council President Traynor. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance re- classifying certain property from R -3 zoning to R -4 zoning within the City of Tukwila, by title only. Councilwoman Harris reviewed the minutes of the October 15 Community Affairs Committee meeting which recommends "do not pass" for the following reasons: (1) The Comprehen- sive Land Use Plan indicates multiple dwelling in this area. This has been met in that the parcel is already zoned multiple dwelling. (2) Access is by one road, legally, only. Although traffic is increas- ed, accessibility is not, thus traffic hazards would be increased. (3) Safety from fire not enough in- formation to comment. (4) Adequate light air no problems are foreseen. (5) Overcrowding of land the density of land would be from 50 units and 110 people in R -3 to 120 units and 264 people in R -4, or approximately 2 1/2 times on that parcel alone. (6) To secure an appropriate allotment of land area in new developments for all the requirements of comm- unity life difficult to assess until a site plan is presented. (7) To conserve and restore natural beau- ty and other natural resources difficult to assess and project. In summation, the committee determined that the present zoning provides the maximum density that the "hill" area should have and still maintain its rural atmosphere. Mr. Frank Todd requested that the entire record of the Community Affairs Committee minutes be admitted to the record of the City Council minutes. Council President Traynor and Councilwoman Harris, Chairwoman of the Committee, agreed. Councilman Traynor stated at the time the previous rezone request to RMH was discussed, several Council Members indicated that R -4 zoning was more desirable. He stated this may have prompted the petitioner to refile a request to R -4. He stated regarding a normal size building lot, TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1975 Page 5 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Cont. Proposed ordinance, Todd rezone Cont. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Ordinance 949, Vacating a portion of So. 152nd Street RESOLUTIONS Proposed resolution, Fixing per diem expense allowance RECESS 8:35 P.M. 8:48 P.M. Resolution 500, Defining the Tukwila Planning Area DEPARTMENT REPORTS City Treasurer's monthly report of investments 13 8/ if we apply the R -3 population density to it, we could put 13 people on that lot. If we apply R -4 zoning, we would be able to put 33 people on the lot. If my lot had 33 people on it with 7 or 8 cars, the density is too great. He stated he concurred with the recommendation of the Committee. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE DENIED. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance of the City of Tukwila vacating a certain portion of South 152nd Street as specifical- ly described herein, situated within Tracts 37 and 38, Brookvale Garden Tracts, as recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, Page 47, records of King County, Washington, subject to the completion of one condition. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, explained the revised legal description setting out a 5 foot strip of right of -way. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PLACE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON ITS SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance as stated above by title only. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT ORDINANCE 949 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director, and Attorney Parker explained the decision to recommend that the City hold the 5 feet of property in escrow. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO STRIKE THE WORDS "WHICH WAS PLACED IN COMMITTEE AND BROUGHT BACK TO A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 20, 1975, CARRIED. *CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT PROPOSE[ RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY.* Councilman Tray- nor asked what the $36 per diem allowance covered if it does not cover lodging or travel. Councilman Johanson replied it covers meals, taxi or bus fares, and other daily expenses. He stated this resolution was patterned after a City of Renton resolution. He stated, however, that the $36 figure should have been amended to $28. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MEETING RECESS 10 MINUTES. CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the meeting back to order with all Council Members pres- ent as previously listed. *MOTION TO READ, FAILED. MOVED BY JOHANSON. SECONDED BY STERLING. TO REFER THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BACK TO FINANCE 8 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed resolution defining the Tukwila Planning Area for purposes of long range planning, by title only. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHAN- SON, THAT RESOLUTION 500 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor read City Treasurer Mae Harris's report of investments for the month of September. Mayor Todd inquired how the bond market stands at the present time. Mae Harris replied it is not very good interest rates are up to 8 1/2 to 8 3/4%. City Attorney Wayne Parker was excused from the meeting at 8:45 P.M. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 20, 1975 Page 6 MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Film presentation MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO AMEND THE AGENDA FOR A FILM PRESENTATION. CARRIED. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, presented a short film, "A Thousand Years From Rome regarding water pollution and cross connection devices. As for the City of Tukwila, Steve Hall stated twice in the recent past, water lines have been damaged creating a drop in water pressure and potentially creating a situation where the water supply may have been contaminated by back flow of chemicals or waste water. He stated the proposed ordinance now in committee would allow the City to check water lines in the commercial area and to require back flow prevention devices where necess- ary. A homeowner may request the City to check their homes; the City currently has three qualified men in the Water Department who are certified for this type of inspection plus Gene Isler, Richard Williams and himself. Identification of Mrs. Elanor McLester stated she wished to be addressed audience members as Elanor M. McLester and not as Mrs. Richard McLester as the Mayor had addressed her earlier tonight. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COUNCIL 9:2Z Y.M. MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Attest: Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinney/ C.W.M. City Clerk /3Y..?