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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-21 Regular MinutesJune 21, 1976 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL Special Award Gordon Kelly, Water Department SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES MINUTES Vouchers No. 8754 8906 Current Fund 8754 8848 32,262.45 Street Fund 8849 8871 19,595.43 Arterial Str. 8872 17,598.15 Fed. Shrd. Rev. 8873 8876 13,509.89 Water Fund 8877 8893 2,231.75 Sewer Fund 8894 8906 1,182.93 Total 86,380.60 LID 25/C42 -43 -44 2,242.12 LID 27/C8 -9 2,466.39 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Bauch, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order. GARDNER, MS. HARRIS, HILL, MS. PESICKA, SAUL, TRAYNOR, VAN DUSEN. OFFICIALS IN Mayor Edgar Bauch, Public Works Director Steve Hall, Community ATTENDANCE Development and Planning Director Kjell Stoknes, City Treasurer Mabel Harris, City Clerk Pro Tem Maxine Anderson and Deputy City Attorney Lawrence Hard. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3, 1976 SPECIAL MEETING AND THE JUNE 7, 1976 REGULAR MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS.* Councilman Saul reviewed the billings from the hardware stores and questioned the number of trips made on the same day by different departments for the purchase of small items. He wondered if there was some way of purchasing without everyone running. Councilman Traynor stated that communication and planning ahead would take care of this problem. Mayor Bauch stated that each time he reviews the vouchers he gets appalled at this same thing but recognizes that we do have a storage and security problem. He noted that they will be working toward a system to better control this type of thing. Councilman Hill questioned the $3.30 for mileage charged by the City Attorney for attending the Council meeting of May 3, 1976. He understood that the retainer covered this. Since the Attorney is not present as yet they will question this later. *MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch introduced Mr. Gordon Kelly of the Water Department and congratulated him on receiving his certificate as a Water Works Specialist III. Ordinance #978 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE Frank Todd Rezone. READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch read the proposed 62nd Ave. So. ordinance re- classifying certain property generally located on R -3 to R -4 62nd Avenue South approximately 300 feet North of Southcenter Boulevard from R -3 zoning to R -4 zoning within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT ORDINANCE #978 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Section 2. Item d. Planning Commission review and approve of site 2. Add Item f. There shall be no less than 30% open space on this site. 3. Add Item g. If construction is not started within three (3) years it shall revert back to R -3 zoning. Saul questioned how no less than 30% open space affects the number of apartment units. Kjell Stoknes, Director of the Community TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 21, 1976 Page 2 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES CONT. is 7y Ordinance #978 Development and Planning Department, stated that it would force Frank Todd Rezone the owner to put parking under the building to maintain the density Cont. he is after and that he probably could not get 104 units on there. Hill questioned adding another story but this would require a variance. Having the garage under the building could be done so it was not considered a story. Under the R -4 zoning, allowing 104 units, it was estimated there would be 19 or 20% open space. Discussion on density and open space continued. Mr. Todd stated there is 105,000 square feet of property, allowing parking space for 100 apartment units (lzspaces per unit) would require 65,000 square feet, the requirement of 30% open space is 32,000 square feet for a total of 97,000 square feet where is he going to build the building? Van Dusen stated that adding 'Planning Commission review and approve' is adequate without adding 30% open space. Saul stated he felt now is the time to set some type of restrictions. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Discussion followed on whether a written developer agreement was required. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT BY ADDING: Section 4. A developer agreement between Mr. and Mrs. Frank Todd and the City of Tukwila shall be executed. Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective upon execution of said developer agreement. Hill stated that this amendment is already covered in Section 2 and therefore is unnecessary. Van Dusen voiced his opinion that Sections 4 and 5 are redundant and uncalled for. Mr. Todd stated that he agreed to the conditions requested by the Planning Commission and he will stand by them but asked the Council to consider what the new conditions do to the property. It makes it worse off than the R -3 zoning, 40 to 50 units are all that could be built under the new restrictions. Hill stated that if 30% open space is placed in this ordinance it will have to go in every ordinance from now on and wondered if 30% is reasonable or if it should be 20 or 25. Van Dusen asked the City Attorney's opinion if Sections 4 and 5 are needed since Item e. is already included. Attorney Hard stated that the answer is probably no but, speaking as a lawyer, he would like to have one as a signed contractual agreement between the property owner and the City is preferable. *MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT, CARRIED, WITH HILL VOTING NO. *MOTION TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE, CARRIED WITH HILL AND VAN DUSEN VOTING NO. Harris spoke against the rezone because of the concern for the community. R -4 zoning, even with these conditions, allows greater density than R -3. Consider traffic as well as the open space. The higher density imposes a greater burden upon the surrounding neighborhood. Also, the subject property is only a portion of the existing R -3, is it good planning to change a portion of the existing zoning. This could be precedent setting for the adjacent property. *VOTING ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED, CARRIED, WITH GARDNER AND HARRIS VOTING NO. Proposed Ord. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE Amending the Tukwila BE READ. CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance Sign Code amending the Tukwila Sign Code by amending subsections 19.08.090, 19.12.070 (L) and adding a new Chapter 19.22 to title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code and amending Ordinance No. 773. Hill directed that a copy of the proposed ordinance be made available to Mr. Doces so he can review it before the next regular meeting. Van Dusen asked if Staff is in the process of reviewing the current sign code. Mr. Stoknes stated that it is not in their three year work program. Van Dusen questioned if this proposed amendment is going to be workable or should the whole sign code be studied again. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 21, 1976 Page 3 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES CONT. Proposed Ord. Amending the Tukwila Sign Code Cont. Ordinance #979 Amending Ord. #968, Animal Control Ordinance #980 Transfer of funds to cover salary increases Ordinance #981 Transfer of funds and close the Emergency Employ- ment Fund RESOLUTIONS Resolution #543 Intent to purchase Independent Water Company /S74 Mr. Stoknes stated he would rather have the Council consider this amendment to the code with a couple of minor modifications and leave the sign code as it is. Van Dusen requested this ordinance be placed on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of June 28, 1976. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington,amending Ordinance Numbered 968 of the City relating to keeping of dogs and cats and enacting a new ordinance relating to providing a means of licensing dogs, cats, animal shelters, hobby kennels, kennels and pet shops and controlling errant animal behavior and to prevent cruelty to animals. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL THAT THE RULES BE SUSPENDED FOR SECOND READING AND THAT ORDINANCE N0. 979 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Mr. Reid Johanson, from the audience, asked if there was an emergency requiring the ordinance be adopted this evening. Mayor Bauch explained that the ordinance corrects the fees erroneously stated in the original ordinance. *CARRIED, WITH HARRIS VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ, READING ONLY THE TOTALS ON THE MONEY FIGURES. CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance providing for the transfer of funds to cover salary increases for the Fire Fighters, retroactive pay for the Building Director, correct an error in transfer of funds in Ordinance No. 974 and amend Budget Ordinance No. 957. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE RULES BE SUSPENDED FOR SECOND READING AND THAT ORDINANCE NO. 980 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED, WITH HARRIS VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance providing for the appropriation and transfer of cash from the Emergency Employment Fund to the Current Fund. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE RULES BE SUSPENDED FOR SECOND READING AND THAT ORDINANCE NO. 981 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED, WITH HARRIS VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution of intent to purchase the Independent Water Company. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR,THAT RESOLUTION NO. 543 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Traynor asked if the water system needed to be appraised before purchase. Attorney Hard agreed that the Philip Botch report could be considered an appraisal. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION BY CHANGING THE PRICE FROM $32,000.00 to $26,000.00. Hill stated he is in favor of buying the water company and feels the City should have all the water systems within their boundaries but wondered about this system having two dead ends and whether the State might come in and request a loop system. If this should happen it could be expensive. Mr. Hall stated he could not see the State forcing a loop system as long as the City is serving potable water within the State Standards at a pressure committed to on a demand flow for domestic fire protection. *MOTION TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION FAILED, WITH HILL AND VAN DUSEN VOTING YES. *ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED. RECESS 8:35 P.M. 8:43 P.M. MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE COUNCIL RECESS FOR 10 MINUTES. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch called the meeting back to order with Councilmembers present as previously noted. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 21, 1976 Page 4 RESOLUTIONS CONT. Resolution #544 Authorizing the Mayor to execute amendment to Group Dental Contract Proposed Res. Authorizing the Mayor to execute contract for surveying proposed city hall site. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Treasurer's Report on Investments Public Works Director's Report Committee of the Whole Agenda Items Foster Golf Course /-5 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Group Dental Contract No. 595 between Washington Dental Service and the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 544 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED, WITH GARDNER AND HARRIS VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for professional engineering services in conjunction with the proposed city hall site located on South 152nd. Mayor Bauch stated the proposal from Leonard I. Schroeter is $1,344.00. Harris questioned entering into an agreement of any kind on the subject property prior to the time the City applies to the Planning Commission for a rezone. It seems that it is premature to spend any further money on the property until the rezone is approved. Secondarily, there are still some official acts of the City regarding the other site that have not been formally repealed. Mr. Rudolf Regel, audience, asked the price of the proposed city hall site and was told the appraised price is $106,000.00 for 52 acres. He further questioned the problem of having to fill the site before building. Hill stated there is enough high ground for building sites and the filled area could be used for parking. Mr. Reid Johanson, audience, expressec concern over the proposed site and suggested an Environmental Impact Statement on this site to include wild life, impact on residence and traffic flow. Mayor Bauch, in answer to Mrs. Harris, stated that the architect needs topographic data in order to prepare a rendition for presentation to the Planning Commission for a rezone request. Council will have to decide whether they want to spend the money. Mayor Bauch gave a brief report on the highlights of the Association of Washington Cities Convention he had just attended. He stated that it was a very good convention as he was able to meet with other Mayors and discuss common problems. The City Treasurer's monthly report of investments reflected purchases during May of $1,550,000.00, sales during the same period of $1,268,928.75, with interest income of $19,372.00. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, gave a report on the progress of the Bicentennial Park. The cabin is almost complete, the grading and sidewalks are complete and the Big Toy has been installed. The sod will be laid this week and it is hoped the storm drain and paving can be completed next week. Councilman Hill requested two items be placed on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of June 28, 1976. 1. Negotiations on price for proposed city hall site. 2. Naming of park located at South 139th and 51st Ave. So. Councilman Saul requested the subject of the Foster Golf Course be placed on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting of June 28, 1976. MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Citizen Complaint Mrs. William Wilson, South 147th, stated that every year they have trouble with the overgrown brush from the adjacent property and have to keep it trimmed. She wondered if something could be done and was told that problem would be looked into. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 21, 1976 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT 10:36 P.M. /S 77 EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:20 P.M. 10:35 P.M. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COUNCIL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LID #28 WITH DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY HARD. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSE. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. 4_44e1 Edgar Di/ Bauch, Mayor Maxie dnderson, City Clerk Pro Tem