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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-01 Regular MinutesNovember 1, 1976 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS Set Bid Opening Date for 6 inch Trash Pump CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Planning Commission Meeting Date Mr. Dick Tyson Mr. Rudolph Regel TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall MINUTES 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 Mayor Bauch; John McFarland, Administrative Assistant; Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director; Lawrence Hard, Deputy City Attorney; Maxine Anderson, City Clerk Pro Tem. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1976 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. Saul questioned the purchase of plants by the Fire Department and was told they were for the reception area. He further questioned the petty cash voucher which showed a number of trips being made outside of the City for very small purchases. He expressed disapproval of this type of spending. He noted, for a point of information, a voucher for an employee to attend a conference in Pasco for three days. He stated that, not just the conference fees but, the employees wages and transportation must be included in the total cost of sending employees to out of town meetings. Traynor noted that this is a convention, not a workshop or seminar, and questioned whether the City would benefit. *MOTION CARRIED. Current Fund Street Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Vouchers No. 890 946 890 930 $15,122.88 931 936 36,847.86 937 940 12,092.87 941 946 4,857.60 Total $68,921.21 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE CITY CALL FOR BIDS ON A 6 INCH TRASH PUMP, THE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON THE 6TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1976 AND OPENED THAT EVENING AT 7:00 P.M. Mayor Bauch noted that the pump is for the Sewer Department and is capable of passing 22 inch sperical solids. *MOTION CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, announced that the Planning Commission Meeting concerning the Land Use Study of the Tukwila Hill has been changed from November llth to the 4th. The Land Use Study will set the pattern of long range use of the land on the hill. Mr. Dick Tyson, audience, questioned whether or not reports are due back to the Council from employees who have been to conferences. Mayor Bauch stated that there is no set policy but very often printed materials and reports are routed between Departments and the Council on pertinent items. Mr. Rudolph Regel, audience, asked if the undergrounding project is on schedule and wondered where he could obtain information on the installation from the street to his house. Mayor Bauch stated that a questionnaire has been sent to those who have already connected trying to obtain information that could be passed along to those who will have to connect. He asked Mr. Regel to contact Mr. McFarland, Administrative Assistant, for further information. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 1, 1976 Page 2 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Letter from Mayor Bauch Recommending allocation of funds for survey of park properties NEW BUSINESS Council Motion No. 76 -11 Requesting King County to set an election date on the annexation of the Lower Foster Area Council Motion No. 76 -12 Joint application with King County for Housing and Community Develop- ment Block Grant Funds to improve the Thorndyke Comminity Club Letter from Mayor Bauch to the Tukwila City Council was read recommending $3,000 be allocated for the survey of the addition to Joseph Foster Memorial Park and the Duwamish Park Site as required by the lease agreement with South Central School District. Ms. Pesicka asked if both pieces would be done at the same time. Mayor Bauch stated that bids are being accepted now to do both sites. Mr. Regel, audience, asked why the School District doesn't pay for this improvement? Mayor Bauch stated that the City has leased this property from the School District for $1.00 per year. The agreement reads that within six months a survey will be made to establish property lines and then the City will pay for all improvements. MOVED BY MS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COUNCIL ACCEPT THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND HAVE THE PROPERTIES SURVEYED. *ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED WITH GARDNER VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MOTION BE AMENDED TO READ "NOT TO EXCEED $3,000 MOTION CARRIED WITH GARDNER VOTING NO. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL MOTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. The City Clerk Pro Tem read a motion of the Tukwila City Council requesting that the King County Council set an election date on the question of annexation to the City of Tukwila of the area commonly known as the Lower Foster Area. The City requests that February 8, 1977 be set as the election date. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL,THAT CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. 76 -11 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL MOTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a motion of the Tukwila City Council related to a joint application with King County for Housing and Community Development Block Grant Funds to improve the Thorndyke Community Club primarily for elderly. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. 76 -12 BE ADOPTED AS READ. Mrs. Rudolph Regel, audience, stated that she knows the Thorndyke Community Club Building having used it through Grandmothers Club and Garden Club for many years. She stated that there are many drawbacks that can not be overcome without a complete renovation of the hall. To begin with, Senior Citizens object to the steps up to the building, the women's restroom is down several steps and there is no heat, the heating of the building is by gas and it is not satisfactory during the winter, the sewer is not connected and the condition of the roof is questionable. She asked who is going to pay the sewer assessments and stated that the school expects $500 per year insurance. Mrs. Regel stated that, personally, she does not think it a good buy. Mayor Bauch explained that many of the questions Mrs. Regel addressed have been considered. The building has been inspected by the City's Building Official and agrees that it will take a new roof. A ramp will have to be provided beside the steps for access to the building. The restrooms do have to be upgraded and there does have to be some renovation in the building. It has been estimated that it will take $15,000 to upgrade the building to a useable condition. In an effort to obtain these funds the County was contacted. The County came back with the idea that considerable more funds should be put into the building to upgrade the kitchen so it would be eligible for the Senior Citizen Hot Lunch Program along with other activities. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 1, 1976 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Council Motion No. 76 -12 Block Grant Funds to improve the Thorndyke Community Club Contd. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Ordinance #996 Adopting a revised and extended Comprehensive Street Program Ordinance #997 Setting forth longevity benefits for employees of the City /9 This matter was referred to an ad hoc committee of the Senior Citizens. Mrs. Frey, member of the Committee, stated that an architect is studying the building as to what improvements are needed and will break down the cost of each improvement. Van Dusen stated that, at this point, they are discussing funding through a grant with the County on the upgrading of the building. Mrs. Regel again questioned the sewer assessments and insurance. Mayor Bauch stated that this building would be added to the City's insurance package. As for the sewer assessment, he was not aware of this and would look into it. Ms. Harris asked about projected operating costs. Mayor Bauch stated that there will be operating costs and they will be an obligation of the City. It will be just like the other City Buildings but, this one could be rented on the nights when not in use. Ms. Harris questioned the accessibility of the building for the Tukwila Seniors, it is not within walking distance. She further expressed that she thinks the Senior Program is excellent but does feel that Tukwila is obligated to take care of its own citizens first. If this is being used to get people in that area interested in wanting to annex to the City, will they want to if they already have every- thing. They will be getting all the benefits without taking the responsibility. *MOTION CARRIED WITH GARDNER VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BE TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance adopting a revised and extended Comprehensive Street Program in accordance with RCW 35.77 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 996 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance setting forth longevity benefits for the employees of the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 997 BE ADOPTED AS READ. Gardner asked if this includes all of the employees. Mayor Bauch stated that it does include all employees however, certain of the Union Contracts that the City has with some employee groups are different than this and Union Contracts supersede ordinances. Ms. Harris suggested it would make the ordinance more specific if the word eligible were defined. Mayor Bauch stated that he would interpret the ordinance that eligible is just a modifier of five year, continuous, full time employment. Ms. Harris questioned if it is the intent of the ordinance to exclude the employees covered under contracts. Mayor Bauch stated that all three contracts address longevity as it is now being practiced. *MOTION CARRIED WITH MS. HARRIS VOTING NO. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 1, 1976 Page 4 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Cont. Ordinance #998 Adopting 1975 Standard Specs. for Municipal Public Works Construction Ordinance #999 Amending Municipal Code tax levied amounts designated relating to gambling and gambling activities RESOLUTIONS DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Attorney's Report Executive Session 8:15 P.M. 8:20 P.M. 9:02 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 9:03 P.M. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance adopting the 1975 edition of the Standard Specifications for Municipal Public Works Construction as the Code of the City of Tukwila; repealing Ordinance No. 643 and TMC Chapter 13.12 and further repealing Section 14, Ordinance No. 342 and TMC 14.12.160. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 998 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila amending Ordinance No. 917, Section 4 and Tukwila Municipal Code 20.04.050 Tax Levied Amounts Designated relating to gambling and gambling activities. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 999 BE ADOPTED AS READ. Saul explained that he does not like to see the City cut its percentage of the gambling fees but since the City is controlled by the County law, which reads 10 he recognizes it is necessary to amend the ordinance. *ROLL CALL VOTE: 5 AYES GARDNER, MS. HARRIS, HILL, MS. PESICKA, VAN DUSEN. 2 NOS SAUL, TRAYNOR. MOTION CARRIED. Proposed Resolution, MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE City's priorities READ. MOTION CARRIED. as it relates to Housing and MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE PLACED Community Develop- ON THE AGENDA FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 1976. ment Block Grant MOTION CARRIED. applications Mayor Bauch announced that the 1977 Preliminary Budget is at the printers and will be available for the Council on Wednesday afternoon. Deputy City Attorney Hard briefed the Council on the matters being handle by the Attorney's Office at this time. MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RECESS FOR 5 MINUTES THEN HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE POLICE GUILD. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO CLOSE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. ed eaet&I Edgar Bauch, Mayor Ma xine'Anderson City Clerk Pro Tem