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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-24 Committee of the Whole MinutesAs Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers May 24, 1976 CITY OF TUKWILA 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 at 7:40 P.M. GARDNER, HILL, SAUL, MS. PESICKA, VAN DUSEN. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL DISCUSSION Independent Water Co. purchase MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 10, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, explained the appraisal he had made based upon February 1975 data upon the physical assets of the Independent Water Company. Council President Hill asked if all of the lines were on public or private property. Mr. Hall explained the City had an easement where they were located on private property. Councilman Saul said in the proposed resolution there is a negotiated price of $32,000 and he wondered if that price was still agreeable with Miss Nelson. In reply to questions as to whether or not meters are up to standard, Miss Nelson said most of the meters were new and up -to -date. Councilwoman Pesicka asked if the City buys this water system will our water company be able to support itself without rais- ing everyone's water bill. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, said Miss Nelson had agreed to sell for $32,000 and the Independent Water Company would become part of the Tukwila water system. He added the Independent Water Company is paying less than the city rate at present. Councilman Saul asked what the staff recommendations are on this purchase. Steve Hall said he thought the City should acquire this water company and any other water company within the City limits. Council President Hill asked if the customers would receive better service if the City owns the Independent Water Company. Steve Hall replied they would likely get better service. Council President Hill asked questions about the need for new mains and the hiring of new employees if the water company is acquired. Steve Hall replied that some of the water mains that needed replacing have been taken care of and there would be no need to hire new employees at this time. Fire Chief Crawley said some of the hydrants would have to be moved as some of them are located in the middle of pastures. Mis Nelson replied there are gates leading to the hydrants and there are easements through a driveway to get to the gates. Mae Harris, City Treasurer, said the City serves this area on the sewer and it would be more con- venient to serve them on the water. Council President Hill said the main concern he has is that the City does not want to buy the system and then have to put a lot of money into bringing it into condition. Miss Nelson said the oldest line on the system is 12 years old. Councilman Van Dusen asked about the space needed for turn arounds and width of space required to get a fire truck near the hydrants. Frank Todd, audience, said he was recently turned down on a plat request due to requirement of 60' turn arounds and road widths and it appeared to him the City was making this a double standard. Council President Hill asked if the fire hydrants would have to be moved out to the street. Steve Hall said the main thing is serviceability to the Fire Department. Since most of the area is undeveloped land, it could be required of a developer to move the hydrants. Councilwoman Pesicka asked if it will be necessary to move the hydrants to better serve the area if the City buys the water company. Fire Chief Crawley said they would have to be moved to better serve the area. He continued one would have to be moved and another should be. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO BUY THE INDEPENDENT WATER COMPANY BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 7, 1976. CARRIED. Installation fee for Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, referred to his letter of May 13, residential 3/4" 1976 wherein he stated the inadequacy of the present $100 flat rate water meters charge for residential water meter installation as compared with other water districts and cities surrounding the City of Tukwila. He said he recommended the charge for 3/4" water meters be the same as the other services as specified in Sec. 14.04.070 of the T.M.C. This CITY OF TUKWILA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 24, 1976 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. Installation fee for residential 3/4" water meters Contd. Proposed Ord. Criminal Trespass Ord. Sale of Bonds, LIDs 21, 22 24 (Referred from Council Mtg. 5/17/76) Relocation of rail- road crossing on Southcenter Parkway Condition of railroad crossing Request for right -of -way Mr. Fiorito Councilman Traynor arrived at the meeting at 9:00 P.M. 3 would place each meter installation fee on a time and materials basis which is more equitable. He continued that in the case of a flat rate, some people are penalized because the actual cost of the installation may be less due to a simple installation whereas a complex installation could possibly be subsidized by the City. He said at the present an average residential meter installation is costing approximately $200 to $250 in direct labor and materials expenses and the City water utility is subsidizing every 3/4" meter installation at present. Councilman Saul said he was in favor of a flat fee of $200 to $250. Steve Hall said he would recommend a flat fee of $275 to $300 if we go to the flat rate. Mae Harris, City Treasurer, said she thought the $100 flat rate was established in 1961 and is a ridiculously low rate. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT ORDINANCE #325, SECTION ONE, BE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE FEE FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER CONNECTIONS FROM $100 TO $300 AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Police Chief John Sheets explained the proposed ordinance would make it possible to prosecute those trespassing upon the property of another and we would be able to try these cases in our own court. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said the City Council had requested information about the possibility of the relocation of the railroad crossing on Southcenter Parkway increasing the cost of LID #27. Mayor Bauch said he had discussed the matter with Mr. Sandwick of the Benaroya Co. and the City Attorney. He said the Benaroya Co. had given the City a letter accepting all responsibility for any charge on LID #27 over and above the normal cost. He added the City Attorney does not feel an ordinance is required as long as the City has the above mentioned letter. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY ACCEPT THE LETTER AS EVIDENCE OF BENAROYA CO. INTENT AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Council President Hill related an instance of a car that was damaged going over the tracks at a railroad crossing, which had resulted in a suit for damages. He said the railroad has offered $486 as settlement. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY ACCEPT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY'S RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE $486 OFFERED BY THE MILWAUKEE -ST. PAUL RAILROAD. CARRIED. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, showed the property adjacent to the Fort Dent Park with an overview projector. He continued stating Mr. Fiorito finds he cannot transfer his right -of -way out of his ownership. Mr. Hall said the solution to this would be that we can lease the right -of -way to Mr. Well's client by means of a resolu- tion drafted for the Mayor to negotiate with Mr. Well's client. He said Deputy City Attorney Hard is looking into the matter. Council President Hill remarked that Mr. Fiorito should have taken care of this situation and not asked the City now to donate land so he can get into his property. Steve Hall said the alternative would be condemnation. Council President Hill said he would be inclined to the condemnation. Frank Todd, audience, said he agreed that none of the property should be transferred to private parties he thought the land should be condemned rather than use the LID money. Police Chief Sheets said they are going to have to widen the streets. Council President Hill suggested the City Attorney could look into the condem- nation and advise the Council on this action. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAKE A DECISION AND HOLD ON TO ALL OF THE RIGHTS THAT THEY HAVE AT THE PRESENT TIME. CITY OF TUKWILA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 24, 1976 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Request for MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MOTION BE AMENDED right -of -way TO SAY THAT THE CITY RETAIN ALL OF THE RIGHTS -OF -WAY WE HAVE AT -Mr. Fiorito Contd. THIS INTERSECTION. Rezone Request Sauna Masseuse license requests Retroactive Wages Barney Rupert ADJOURNMENT 10:45 P.M. Councilman Saul asked for Staff's recommendation on this matter. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, said he thought the 55' space would be enough. Council President Hill remarked that LID #27 covers the whole street. *CARRIED, AS AMENDED, WITH SAUL VOTING NO. *CARRIED, WITH SAUL VOTING NO. Councilman Van Dusen stated he understood a rezone request would be on the agenda for this meeting. Mayor Bauch said the staff report came in on Friday and there are still questions to be answered. He added the staff has recommended the City Council take a tour of the property involved as they did. He stated the information is not ready for presentation yet. Council President Hill requested that the rezone request be on the agenda for the next City Council meeting. Mayor Bauch said there are six sauna masseuse license requests pending action and they can only be granted by the City Council. They have been passed by the Police Department, as required. Council President Hill requested that these sauna masseuse license requests be on the agenda for the next City Council meeting. Mayor Bauch stated Mr. Rupert terminated his employment with the City the end of February prior to settlement of the wage negotiations. Since the other employees were paid retroactive wages effective January 1, 1976 Mr. Stoknes has requested instructions regarding action to be taken with respect to Mr. Rupert's pay. Mayor Bauch added if 10% increase was given to Mr. Rupert it would amount to about $260 for the two months. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT MR. RUPERT BE PAID RETROACTIVE PAY BASED ON THE AVERAGE THAT WAS GIVEN OTHER U.S.T.M.E. EMPLOYEES. CARRIED. RECESS MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MEETING RECESS FOR 9:30 P.M. 9:40 P.M. 10 MINUTES. CARRIED. Council President Hill called the meeting back to order with all Council Members present as previously listed. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COUNCIL MEET IN 9:40 P.M. 10:45 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION. CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY OF TUKWILA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Norma Council Secretary