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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-17 Regular MinutesNovember 17, 1975 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice of public hearing Final assessment roll, LID #24 Public hearing Changing the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan of the City re: revisions as proposed under LID #27 M I N U T E S LID #19 C -61 $8,433.92 R -41 8,433.92 LID #20 C -36 $1,262.05 R -25 1,262.05 LID #25 C -30, 31 $273.48 R -22 273.48 LID #27 C -1, 2, 3, 4 $38,298.38 Loan from Water /Sewer Const. 38,298.38 /395 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the City Council meeting to order. GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, HARRIS, JOHANSON. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMAN SAUL. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 1975 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED, WITH JOHANSON VOTING NO. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS.* Councilwoman Davis questioned Voucher #7094 in payment of miscellaneous legal fees to the City Attorney, specifically regarding a billing for $400 deposit to the court reporter for the statement of facts in the Davis vs. Todd case. She requested clarification. Attorney Parker replied the statement of facts is the entire transcription of the case which he ordered and the court reporter requires this deposit in advance. Councilwoman Davis stated she thought the transcription had already been ordered and paid for. Attorney Parker stated portions of the transcript have been ordered previously, but the $400 covers the deposit for the entire transcription which is a certified official document. Vouchers #7038 #7157 Current Fund #7038 #7127 #7157 $15,776.60 Street Fund #7128 #7141 9,033.18 Water Fund #7142 #7149 5,977.32 Sewer Fund #7150 #7156 11,877.97 Total $42,665.07 Council President Traynor read the notice of public hearing for LID #24 final assessment roll scheduled at 7:00 P.M. on December 15, 1975 in the Council Chambers. Protests may be filed with the City Clerk on or prior to the date of public hearing. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, displayed overhead maps of the area and proposed changes and explained the background of the formation of the LID. Mayor Todd opened the public hearing for comments at 7:14 P.M.. All comments are recorded by a court reporter and a ver batim transcript of the proceedings are on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Todd closed the public hearing at 7:24 P.M. Council President Traynor requested an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan be submitted for Council consideration at the next regu- lar meeting. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 17, 1975 Page 2 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Wayne R. Parker vs. City of Tukwila Complaint for legal fees Letter Frank Todd request for recon- sideration of rezone Notice of Metro meeting Tukwila Route 145 adjust- ment OLD BUSINESS Community center location 13'7,5 Councilman Johanson asked if the complaint had been filed. Attorney Parker replied no. Councilman Jo- hanson stated in discussion of the Finance Personnel Committee, there was a majority vote recognizing the legality of the fees owed to the City Attorney for LID #19 although we feel the fees are excessive. There was some question also as to the break away point on the other LIDs coming up and Councilman Johanson expressed his opinion that the Council should obtain some legal advice in conjunction with the current ordinance. Council President Traynor stated the fees owed for LID #19 were approved with the other bills under voucher approval. Mayor Todd excused himself from the Council table to join the audience. Council President Traynor read a letter to the City Council from Frank Todd dated November 6, 1975 requesting Council reconsideration of the Todd rezone request and presenting facts in support of R -4 zoning. Councilwoman Harris stated at the November 13 agenda meeting, it was determined that a majority of the Council would have to vote in favor of reconsidering the rezone request. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL NOT RECONSIDER THE REZONE REQUEST OF FRANK TODD. CARRIED. Mayor Todd resumed the chair. Mayor Todd announced a Metro sponsored meeting to be held at the Tukwila Elementary School at 7:30 P.M. on November 18, 1975 for the purpose of discussing possible route change for Route 145- Kent /Southcenter/ Tukwila. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, displayed an overhead map of the proposed route change. Councilwoman Harris, Chairwoman of the Community Affairs Committee, stated the McAbee property at 53rd Ave. and 144th St. has been considered for quite some time as a desirable location for a com- munity affairs center. The property was suggested by the Planning Commission as part of their capital improvement project list and the Park Board has endorsed this location. Funds are available in the 1975 budget in the Land Acquisition, Building Development Fund. Councilwoman Harris reviewed the advantages of the location. She stated the possibil- ity of having a public hearing before the City Council regarding this acquisition was discussed in Committee but it was noted that there have been public hearings held before the Planning Commission, Park Board meet- ings, Council budget hearings and committee meetings during 1974 -75. The Committee recommends that the administration and the City Attorney be directed to initiate efforts to acquire the McAbee property. Mayor Todd stated there are two occupied dwellings on the property which may involve the City in condem- nation and relocation expenses. Mrs. Phyllis Pesicka stated the citizens are concerned with preserving open space areas and there are not many left to preserve. She stated she would like the Council to seriously consider this acquisition. Mr. Vern Phifer asked if anyone had any idea of the amount of fill it would take to condition that pro- perty for a community center. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 17, 1975 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Community center location Cont. 1 396 Councilwoman Harris stated the data regarding fill is available in the acquisition costs that were developed by the Planning Commission two years ago. Councilman Saul arrived at the meeting at 7:42 P.M. Councilwoman Harris stated it is proposed to leave the pond area as it is and to construct the center in the vicinity of the now existing structures. The urgency here is to acquire it with development to later follow. Mr. George Hill stated if the pond area and black- berry vines remain, there will be many upset citizens at City Hall in the summer complaining about all the mosquitoes that breed in that area. Councilwoman Harris stated once the City owns the property, we should be able to get some cooperation from the King County Health Dept. for pest control. Mr. Hill stated he was not speaking against the property being acquir- ed, but he was opposed to leaving it in its natural state. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SET IN THE PROPER MANNER REGARDING THE McABEE PROPERTY AS A COMMUNITY CENTER.* The merits of holding another public hearing were discussed. Mr. Burton Lutes stated there is no reason to delay any longer let's get with it and buy it. Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director, stated the Compre- hensive Park Plan is currently in the process of being revised and he recommended the Council delete any specific reference to proposed use until the Plan is revised and adopted. Mr. Hill stated he could not see the City purchasing property without any specific use identified. Mrs. Anna Bernhard stated she did not feel that was necessarily true and that the citizens are concerned with preserving green and open space such as the McAbee property for any use. Mrs. Phyllis Pesicka stated the City Council passed the 1975 budget a year ago with this purchase in mind and there were no objections from anyone at that time. Mr. Hill stated he did not like the feeling he has that the City may be buying property on speculation. If the City has the need, buy the property. Council- man Sterling agreed, stating that is why the plan has developed the way it has. The Park Board made the recommendation and the City has the need for the pro- perty and its intended use. Councilman Saul asked about the price and the amount of property to be purchased. Mayor Todd stated we do not know at this time whether this will be a friend- ly transaction or whether it will be a condemnation. Councilwoman Harris stated the Committee added up the tax figures which totalled about $110,000 but with sales tax and inflation, the cost should not exceed $160,000. Council President Traynor stated if the Council wishes to start toward this acquisition, then they should turn down the motion on the floor. He stated he was in favor of the acquisition. *FAILED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 17, 1975 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Community center location Cont. NEW BUSINESS Letter from Grace Van Horn re: So. King County Rape Line Project Annexation recommendation of Community Affairs Committee 397 Councilwoman Davis stated she did not see any problem with identifying the property as the site for a com- munity center and this is one of the main concerns of the citizens. Mrs. Pesicka stated she would like to see the property acquired for a community center. Kjell Stoknes stated there is a public meeting on Wednesday night and many alternatives will be offered for consideration for each site of the Park Plan with its use. We hope to have the Plan before the City Council for final consideration in February or March. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO OBTAIN AN APPRAISAL FOR THE PROPERTY AS DES- CRIBED IN STEVE HALL'S REPORT DATED AUGUST 14, 1975. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from Grace Van Horn dated November 6, 1975 explaining the Rape Line Project and requesting financial assistance from five cities in South King County (Auburn, Kent, Renton, Tukwila and Bellevue). Mayor Todd stated he supported this service for the City of Tukwila and its female citi- zens. Council President Traynor stated this subject will be considered during the budget deliberations. Councilwoman Harris stated the minutes of the November 5 Community Affairs Committee meeting do not reflect any of the discussion of this subject but she would report on the Committee's recommendation. The Com- mittee discussed the probability of annexing the entire area from Interurban Avenue to I -5 on the west and So. 53rd Ave. to the south which includes the Gjerde property, the annexation to be considered this evening. It also includes the South Central play field which the City now serves. The County has re- ceived rezone requests from this area but they have been denied. It is not a logical area for the County to serve. The Committee recommended that the City Council authorize the Planning Department to get data regarding the residents, total area, etc. in order that the City Council may initiate annexation procedures by resolution of the entire area. Mr. Ron Mettler stated the City may as well take in the point on the other side of Interurban Ave along the Green River. Mr. George Hill stated he thought third class cities were limited as to the amount of land they could annex at any one time; he believed it was 10 acres. Councilwoman Davis stated a few years ago, the citi- zens on the point were hostile toward annexing to the City. Mr. Mettler stated the City now has many more services to offer and he suggested some of the gripes then are now past. The area is logical expansion for the City. Mr. Fred Shepard, referring to the area west of Inter- urban, stated there were four or five people who had a gripe against the City about 20 years ago and no- thing will change their mind even at this date. He stated he felt it would be good for the area since it is isolated from the County now and he would do anything he could to help the annexation along. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 17, 1975 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Annexation recommendation Cont. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE Proposed ordinance, Providing for appropriations transfers amending Ord. 911 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Ordinance 953, Adopting revised Comprehensive Street Program Ordinance 954, Annexing property located on the west intersection of Interurban Ave. E 52nd Ave. So. to the City of Tukwila RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED IN GATHERING THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO ANNEX THE AREA DISCUSSED IN THE MEETING TONIGHT.* Council President Traynor suggested to approach this as two separate resolutions so that one group could not negate the other in annexing. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated people have been circulating petitions and these were submitted to the Boundary Review Board, but they were rejected because they were not in the proper form. There were 70% of the signatures in favor of annexation at that time. *CARRIED. 13 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE. CARRIED. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney explained the ordinance which was drafted as a result of reviewing revenues received to date which have exceeded the City's anticipated amounts. This ordinance appropriates the monies to accounts in the 1975 budget. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, providing for appropriation(s) and transfer(s) of funds and amending Budget Ordinance 911, by title only. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read proposed ordinance adopting a revised and extended Comprehensive Street Program in accordance with RCW 35.77, by title only. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE 953 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. Councilwoman Harris reported the Community Affairs Committee minutes discussion and stated the ordinance was amended in its title to indicate the location of the property. There was some concern as to how the property will be used since there is no rezone request included. If no rezone is requested, the City has the option to initiate a rezone for the health, safety and welfare of the community with due process of public hearings, etc. She stated the Committee suggested after the revised Comprehensive Plan map is adopted by the City Council, that the City consider initiating a rezone to make it an appropriate land use classifi- cation. Mrs. Hazel Gjerde asked to what classification the City would rezone the property. Mayor Todd stated the City Council would consider a petition for rezone from Mrs. Gjerde or they would initiate the rezone but there seems to be room for agreement here between the Council and Mrs. Gjerde. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECOND- ED BY DAVIS, THAT ORDINANCE 954 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. Mr. Mettler stated any property on that side of Interurban Ave. would likely be zoned C -2 but we do not know to what depth this zoning would apply. Resolution 503, Councilwoman Harris reviewed the research information Retaining Walker from the Community Affairs Committee meeting of Novem- Assoc. to prepare ber 5 and stated the recommendation is to pass as aerial photographs amended at a cost of $14000. MOVED BY HARRIS of the Tukwila Planning SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT RESOLUTION 503 BE ADOPTED. Area CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 17, 1975 Page 6 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Resolution #504, Adopting Comprehensive Plan Goals Resolution #505, Changing dates E times of the Finance Personnel Committee, Public Safety Commit- tee, and Public Works Committee DEPARTMENT REPORTS City Treasurer's report of investments MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Bicentennial funds for newsletters RECESS 8:55 P.M. 9:05 P.M. 139 Councilwoman Harris explained the amendments to the proposed resolution as recommended by the Community Affairs Committee. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY STERL- ING, THAT RESOLUTION #504 BE ADOPTED. CARRIED. Councilwoman Harris explained the amendment to the title of the resolution and the addition of an amend- ment to the meeting dates of the Public Safety Commit- tee. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DAVIS, THAT RESO- LUTION #505 BE ADOPTED. CARRIED. Council President Traynor read City Treasurer Mae Harris's report of investments for the month of October, 1975. Councilman Saul, chairman of the Bicentennial Commit- tee, requested approval from the City Council to spend Federal Revenue Sharing funds for mailing a Bicentennial newsletter. He estimated there was $2,000 left of the funds the Council allocated for the Bicentennial cabin. Mr. Burton Lutes stated he estimated less than that since expenses to date in- clude the logs, lumber for the roof, preservatives and stain, mortar for the fireplace and fire brick and a damper. Councilman Saul stated the cost of the mailing will be about $40. Mrs. Elanor McLester stated she believed the cost would exceed $40 for first class mail. She requested a change in the Park Department's addressograph list also since citizens in her area are in Water District #75 and are not included in the utility billing which was used to set up the mailing list. Councilwoman Harris stated the Revenue Sharing funds were allocated for the purpose of constructing the log cabin and those related improvements. She stated she did not feel comfortable with using these funds for mailing and printing. Council President Traynor stated he would donate the $20 he will receive for this meeting toward the mailing cost if necessary. Mr. Lutes stated he did not see why anyone should have to donate anything. Mayor Todd stated this is an authorized expense of developing the program for the Bicentennial. Councilman Sterling agreed, stating if it is necessary to have a resolution, then let's have one on the next Council meeting agenda. Councilwoman Harris stated the Bicentennial is basic- ally a citizens' committee and she wanted to know if the committee was paying for anything itself. Council- man Saul stated the committee has over $300 it has raised so far which will be used for some other pro- jects planned for next year. Mrs. Pesicka stated the members of that committee passed the hat to get it started and we have paid for things ourselves. MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE MEETING RECESS FOR 10 MINUTES. CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the meeting back to order with all Council Members present. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 17, 1975 Page 7 MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Cont. Bicentennial funds Cont. Resignation from the Park Board, letter from Bill Moore RECESS 9:16 P.M. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1975 3:30 P.M. ALL TO ORDER 1OLL CALL OF :OUNCIL MEMBERS JOUCHER APPROVAL MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT VOUCHER #7157 BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. CARRIED. Councilwoman Harris suggested funds be transferred from some unused balances in some other account for the printing and mailing expenses. Discussion continued. Councilman Johanson stated the entire $150 should be allocated now for the three mailings rather than considering $40 or $50 each time. He would approve the expenditure out of Revenue Sharing if he was sure it is proper. Attorney Parker, having reviewed the Revenue Sharing guidelines during the recess, stated it was proper. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT $150 BE ALLOCATED FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND FOR THE COST OF PRINTING AND MAILING BICENTENNIAL NEWSLETTERS AND THAT THE PROPER PAPERWORK BE PREPARED. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE A LETTER FROM BILL MOORE. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter from Bill Moore, Park Board Chairman, dated November 17, 1975, stating due to an employment transfer, he will not be able to con- tinue as a member of the Park Board. Mayor Todd stated he was sorry to see him leave and he wished Bill and his family Godspeed and a safe return to Tukwila next year. Councilwoman Davis stated she was sorry Mr. Moore was going so far away and hoped we may be welcoming him back soon. Councilman Saul stated he really enjoyed working with Bill on the Park Board and hoped to work with him again when he returned to Tukwila. He wished Bill Moore good luck on his new assignment. Council- woman Harris commented Mr. Moore's input to the Com- munity Affairs Committee has been of the utmost value and she always felt confident in his analysis of all the subjects discussed. She stated he has done a terrific job. Councilman Johanson stated in addition to what everyone else has said, he would like to thank Bill very much. Bill Moore stated he has enjoyed working with the people in the City of Tukwila, particularly with those on the Park Board and the City Council. He hoped again to do some work involved in City development when he returned from South Africa. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESS TO NOVEMBER 18, 1975 AT 8:30 P.M. IN THE ANDOVER PARK FIRE STATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION.* Councilwoman Harris stated the Community Affairs Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, is cancelled. *CARRIED. Councilman Jon Sterling, presiding, called the recessec meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 8:40 P.M. at the Andover Park Fire Station. GARDNER, STERLING, DAVIS, HARRIS, SAUL, JOHANSON. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1975 Page 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY DAVIS, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH CABOT DOW, UNION NEGOTIATOR 8:45 P.M. 10:05 P.M. FOR THE CITY. CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY 10:07 Y.M. COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Attest: Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee% A. Kinney, C.W.M.C. City Clerk 1q01