Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Hall Council Chambers February 9, 1976 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S The meeting was called to order by Council President Hill. GARDNER, HILL, SAUL, MS. PESICKA, VAN DUSEN. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS DISCUSSION L.I.D. #28 Council President Hill asked Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, to explain the two alternates that his office had proposed and discussed with the Deputy City Attorney, Larry Hard, if the original proposal for L.I.D. #28 was not used. Mr. Hall explained that Alternate 1 is in the total amount of $319,999.90 as compared to the original assessment of $315,477.20 and the revised assessment of $320,009.97. He stated that Alternate 1 extends modified zone with maximum depth of 33' from Right -of -Way of existing South 152nd, beginning at Macadam Road and terminating at 57th Avenue South, 100% of South 152nd from 57th Avenue South East assessed to Smith property. Cost of 57th Avenue South split 50/50 between Smith and LaVista. Alternate 2 cost would be $319,999.93 and would be the same as Alternate 1 except 330' zone extended to North limit (assesses all of Smith's property. Mr. Hall stated the cost figures have not been verified, but were as nearly the figure as they could arrive at present. Mr. Hall continued that Deputy City Attorney Larry Hard had stated in a meeting with him that the original assessment was the best possible solution and most feasible. Mr. Hard had stated that Alternate 2 was not equitable and Alternate 1 would present many problems and cause a great deal of time delay. Mr. Hall stated he had asked the Deputy City Attorney about forcing the L.I.D. through as reques- ted by the City Council. The Deputy City Attorney stated that to his knowledge it was not legal to do this except in cases of sewer and water where health was concerned. Mr. Hall stated that his proposal is that the City proceed with the original plan and that was the Deputy City Attorney's recommendation. Joanne Davis, audience, asked what plans have been made for the property above Mr. Wynn's with respect to water service. Mr. Hall stated that water service would come from above the property. Mr. Harold Wynn, audience, stated that Graydon Smith had agreed to donate his property and had offered to put the road, water, and power, also the fire hydrants, in order to get the RMH zoning for his property. He added that in his opinion the L.I.D. going clear through would have to be a new L.I.D. Council President Hill stated that if Mr. Smith puts in his own he is assuming $141,485 and in a sense is living up to his agreement. Council President Hill stated that it will take about 8 months if the entire project is started over and he added that costs are rising all of the time and it would end up more expensive to all involved. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, agreed that it would require much more time and result in more expense. Joe Duffie asked from audience if Mr. Smith would have to pay again if another L.I.D. is started. Council President Hill replied that Mr. Smith under Alternate 1 would pay $141,485.34 or under the original assessment $146,445.25. He added that if the whole street is done at once it will be done for less money. Mr. Hall agreed stating then you would not have the lower end of the street in good condition and the access to it in poor condition. The entire street will be in good condition if it is done by one L.I.D. Gus Nikataini, audience, stated that he did not see where it would benefit him. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1976 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. /9‘o L.I.D. #28 Contd. Rod Esping, audience, stated that he is paying on Macadam Road and having to borrow the money. He added that he has the water in and any- thing that a developer wants up the hill he does not care about. He added that he does not want to pay for any more assessments. He said that his taxes have been increased several times and he does not want to have to pay for any more improvements. City Council Committees' items review Joanne Davis, audience, stated that this project is mainly for the people who want to develop their land. She asked if a late comer's agreement could be worked out. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, said he would ask the City Attorney about this matter. Harold Esping stated that his property was rezoned when Southcenter was put in and again when the apartments were put in. Councilman Saul stated that the L.I.D. would increase the value of his property if he wanted to sell it. Mr. Wynn, audience, stated that he had a problem similar to Mr. Esping, that he had bought his property before a freeway was put in or Southcenter was thought of, and he felt the City of Tukwila has the obligation. Mr. Esping, audience, said he did not feel he should have to pay for the improvements and his neighbors felt the same way. He added that Mr. Smith went in and signed an agreement that he would donate the land to put in the sewers, etc., and he felt the City should help out on the cost, too. Council President Hill stated that if the City participates in this L.I.D. they would have to participate in every one in town. Steve Hall stated he had presented the facts and the Deputy City Attorney's recommendation as well as he could. He added there is need of a road, that there are an estimated one thousand people on the hill; the Police Department is concerned about lack of accessibility and inability to get a car up to the area. Also, the Fire Department has expressed their concern in being able to get to the area in case of a fire. He further stated that this project is a necessity and should have been done a long time ago. Council President Hill asked Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, to check with City Attorney and find out to what extent the City could participate on this L.I.D. and also what form of late comer's agreement there could be. Council President Hill requested that L.I.D. #28 be on the agenda for the next City Council Meeting and a decision would be made then based on the information that could be obtained. Council President Hill stated that a City Council Secretary had been hired and would be under the direction of the Council President. Council President Hill stated that the following committees had been formed: Community Affairs Committee: Ms. Pesicka, Traynor, and Gardner. Public Works Committee: Gardner, Van Dusen, Traynor. Public Safety Committee: Van Dusen, Ms. Harris, Saul. Finance and Personnel Committee: Ms. Pesicka, Saul, Ms. Harris. He added that each Committee should elect a Committee Chairman at their first meeting. Council President Hill stated that he had a list of items pending in each Committee. He stated that in the Community Affairs Committee the letter from the City of Seattle regarding contributing to the cost of Seattle Center should be answered. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1976 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. City Council Committees' items review Contd. Council President Hill noted that in the Finance and Personnel Committee the matter of job descriptions was pending and this matter would be taken care of as soon as possible. The grant appli- cation procedures policy that is presently in the Finance and Person- nel Committee was asked about. Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk, explained that grants can be applied for by the City but the City Council decides when one is given to the City. Council President Hill asked about the ordinance regarding bereavement leave for employees that is in the Finance and Personnel Committee. Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk, explained that this item is part of the negotiations to be resolved with the U.S.T.M.E. group. Council President asked about the resolution amending title of Res. #488 regarding U.S.T.M.E. that is in the Finance and Personnel Committee. Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk, stated that this resolution amends the title of U.S.T.M.E. She stated that this matter can be brought up at the next meeting. Councilman Saull asked about the resolution regarding per diem for employees and officials that is pending in the Finance and Personnel Committee. Council President Hill stated that this item would be considered at the next meeting of the Committee of the Whole. Council President Hill stated that the proposed ordinance granting fringe benefits to Department Heads would be considered at the next Committee of the Whole Meeting. Council President Hill asked about the item pending in Finance and Personnel Committee which is shown as letter from Peoples National Bank regarding Demand Deposit Account. Councilman Saul stated that a letter had been received from the Peoples National Bank requesting that the City checking account be changed every three years to various banks in the area. Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk, stated she thought it was a good idea and this is the practice in the surrounding cities. She added that consideration should be given to the printed blank checks we have on hand and the change made when there are two months supplies on hand. She said that Mae Harris, City Treasurer, would be able to supply information on this matter. Council President Hill asked that this matter be on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting on February 23. Council President Hill stated that the item in Finance and Personnel Committee regarding review of personnel procedures could be discussed at the same time job descriptions are discussed. Council President Hill stated there is a proposed ordinance relating to aiding, resisting, intimidating and obstructing a public officer pending action in the Public Safety Committee. Joanne Davis, audience, stated that this matter had been left hanging because the State laws pretty well covered this matter. She added there was also professional services left in the Public Safety Committee. These professional services were to help those under mental stress. She added that the agency, RAYS, would like to have a contract with the City, that the money was put in the budget for it. Council President Hill st2.ted these items would be on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting on February 23. Councilman Gardner, who had previously been Chairman of the Public Works Committee, stated that the City Hall had been in his Committee and applications for an architect were presently being considered. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney stated ten applications for City Hall architect had been requested and three of them had been returned. They will be turned over to the City Council on February 20 which is the deadline for returning the application. Councilman Van Dusen asked about the Desimone property that had been proposed as a site for the City Hall. He stated it was his understanding that a letter offer had been received. Councilman Van Dusen stated this information will be needed for the next City Council Meeting. Council President Hill said that the City Council Members will have a package on this subject by Friday. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1976 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. City Council On the matter of the Corridor Study, Councilman Gardner stated that Committees' the City of Renton had proposed this Corridor Study at a cost of items review $1,000 to the City of Tukwila and a cost of $7,000 to the City of Contd. Renton. Councilman Gardner said that Steve Hall, Director of Public Works,had recommended acceptance of this study and also that the Strander Corridor Study be included with this proposed North /South Corridor Study. This would serve to give an extension of Strander Boulevard to the east and intertie Tukwila's business /industrial community with the Burlington Northern property located in Tukwila and Renton. Council President Hill asked that Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, be contacted to see if any action had been taken on this matter and it would be on the agenda for the next Committee of the Whole Meeting. ADJOURNMENT 9:30 P.M. Councilman Gardner stated with respect to the Nelson Place South 158th storm drainage problem, it was his understanding that the principals were involved in a lawsuit at the present time. He added that he would check with Steve Hall on this and let the Council know the present status of the matter. Council President Hill stated that the purchase of the Independent Water Company would be considered at the next Committee of the Whole Meeting on February 23. Councilman Saul stated that he would like to see the time of the Committee of the Whole and the City Council Meetings changed to start at 6:00 P.M. Council President Hill stated that a vote would be taken on this matter at the next City Council Meeting. Council President Hill stated that the Council Members have a package from U.S.T.M.E. which will require a special meeting. He requested that the City Clerk advertise that an Executive Session of the Tukwila City Council will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 16, 1976 for the purpose of discussing negotiations with U.S.T.M.E. Council President Hill stated that a negotiating committee should be appointed and he felt Councilman Traynor should be on the Committee. Councilman Saul stated he thought the City Council President should be on the Committee too. Councilman Van Dusen referred to Ordinance #725 and stated he felt the records should show who the City Attorney is by name. Council President Hill stated this matter would be considered. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Norma Booher, Council Secretary