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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-15 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1976 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers MINUTES FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 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 Bauch; John McFarland, Administrative Assistant; Fred Satterstrom, ATTENDANCE Associate Planner; John Sheets, Police Chief; Hubert Crawley, Fire Chief; Lawrence Hard, Deputy City Attorney; Maxine Anderson, City Clerk Pro Tem. MINUTE APPROVAL MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 1976 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. VOUCHER APPROVAL MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE BILLS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. ID OPENINGS AND AWARDS et Date for id Opening elemetering ystems APPOINTMENTS Letter from Mayor Bauch Recommendation for appointment to Park Board Letter from Mayor Bauch Recommendation for appointment of City Clerk Councilman Traynor questioned Voucher No. 1005 to Harry Prior and Associates for counciling on labor relations during the month of October. Council President Hill noted that he was not going to sign this voucher until he found out what it was for. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THE MOTION BE AMENDED TO WITHDRAW VOUCHER NO. 1005 FROM THE PACKET UNTIL FURTHER INFORMATION IS PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED. Vouchers No. 947 1093 (Except No. 1005) Current Fund 947 1041 32,605.13 Street Fund 1042 1058 5,589.71 City Hall Const.1059 5,000.00 Water Fund 1060 1077 3,748.62 Sewer Fund 1078 1093 10,421.64 Total 57,365.10 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MS. HARRIS, TO ACCEPT THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND APPOINT MRS. MAXINE ANDERSON AS CITY CLERK. MOTION CARRIED. /67/ Mayor Bauch explained that the Telemetering Systems are a Budgeted item. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THIS ITEM BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. MOTION CARRIED WITH MS. HARRIS VOTING NO. Mayor Bauch read his letter nominating Mrs. Mildred Heppenstall, 16615 53d Ave. South to the unexpired term of position No. 2 on the Park Board. This position expires March 31, 1979. He urged that the Council confirm this appointment. Ms. Pesicka stated that since a park site in the McMicken Heights area is a high priority item, it would be a good idea to have someone from that area on the Board. Hill suggested inviting Mrs. Heppenstall to a meeting so the Council can all meet her. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THIS ITEM BE REFFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch read his letter nominating Mrs. Maxine Anderson to be City Clerk of the City of Tukwila and asked the Council's prompt attention to this nomination. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 15, 1976 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Petition for annexation of small site in McMicken Hts. (Larimer Property) CITIZEN'S COMMENTS City Limit Signs out of place Mr. Rudolph Regel /67Q Mayor Bauch stated that the purpose of this Hearing is to give the public a chance to express approval or disapproval on the proposed annexation. He declared the Public Hearing open. Fred Satterstrom, Associate Planner, reviewed the Staff Report. The Larimer property is located in McMicken Heights, north of the present City limits and west of 51st Ave. South. The area of the proposed site is 1.55 acres. At the present time, no public water or sewer service is available to the property. It presently is zoned single family by King County. Based on their findings and conclusions, staff recommends the Council not accept this annexation petition and request the applicant to gather an annexation request for a larger area. Mr. Larimer, owner of the property, spoke in favor of annexing his property to Tukwila. It was noted that there is a petition being circulated to request annexation of the property to the west of Mr. Larimer's property and the suggestion was made that he could be included at that time making a more economical annexation. There being no further discussion from the audience, Mayor Bauch declared the Public Hearing closed. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE COUNCIL REQUEST MR. LARIMER TO JOIN THE OTHER PETITIONERS AND COME IN AT A LATER DATE. Traynor stated that if there are an insufficient number of signatures on that petition, Mr. Larimer would be left out. He suggested proceeding with the annexation. Ms. Pesicka stated that the door should be left open so that he can come back if the other petition isn't completed. Traynor stated that if we always look at only the economics, we will never annex. Van Dusen stated that since he has come to us, let's deal with it now. Hill stated that the reason he made the motion is that it costs more to deal with a number of smaller pieces, and he would like to see them join together and come in at one time. *MOTION FAILED WITH MS. HARRIS VOTING YES. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION AS PROPOSED BY MR. LARIMER. MOTION CARRIED WITH MS. HARRIS VOTING NO. Mr. Ed Robinson, audience, questioned the City limit sign at the foot of 65th Ave. South. Mayor Bauch stated that action is being taken to have it removed. Mr. Rudolph Regel, audience, questioned a letter he received from the Recreation Department to Senior Citizens stating that the area of Tukwila servicedfor Senior Citizens includes all of the surrounding neighborhoods. He wanted to know if the Tukwila taxpayers are paying the cost of taking care of the people in these areas. He stated that he is still against the use of the Thorndyke Hall and again questioned spending taxpayers' money outside of the city limits. Also, who is going to pay the sewer assessment and the insurance on the building? He referred to the proposed budget and stated that it looks like a lot of money being spent just for recreation. He stated that more emphasis should be put on programs for the teenager. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 15, 1976 Page 3 CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Cont. Mr. Ron Mettler Resolution #560 Appreciation to Walter Frey for his service to the City NEW BUSINESS Council Motion No. 76 -13 Relating to acquisition of surplus properties /673 Mr. Rudolph Regel Mayor Bauch stated that the Council will be considering the Recreation Cont. Department Budget on November 22, and on December 6 the Public Hearings start when all citizens will be heard. Traynor stated that four of his family are involved in the recreation prograg and they all enjoy it. Mrs. Rena Holloway asked if the City can legally spend money outside of the boundaries. Attorney Hard stated that he was sure it was all right. Mayor Bauch noted that the City of Seattle is going to operate Fort Dent which is within the Tukwila boundaries. Mr. Ron Mettler announced that the Planning Commission meeting will be one week early this month because of Thanksgiving. They will be considering the Tukwila hill residential area of the Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Joanne Davis Mrs. Joanne Davis announced that she has finished the book to go in a capsule and has it for review by anyone who wishes to do so. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED TO CONSIDER ITEM 12B NEXT ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. Chief Hubert Crawley, Fire Department, read a Resolution in appreciation to Walter F. Frey for his services to the City of Tukwila as a Volunteer Fireman. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE RULE FOR SECOND READING BE SUSPENDED AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 560 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch presented Mr. Frey with a framed copy of the Resolution of appreciation. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Hill read a letter from Judge David Soukup of the Superior Court of the State of Washington dated November 8, 1976. The letter expressed that Chief Sheets and the Tukwila Police Department have always been sensative with the needs of the Court and cooperative with their efforts in handling individuals. Hill read another letter from Elizabeth Davies, Supervisor, Department of Juvenile Services, dated November 5, 1976. The letter expressed appreciation for cooperation. It further commended the Department in presenting an education program for the elementary and junior high schools and in the production of a videotape on shoplifting. Hill commended that it is nice to see the Police Department being praised, as lots of times they are critized. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a motion of the Tukwila City Council relating to the acquisition of surplus properties adjacent to City of Tukwila Public rights -of -way. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. 76 -13 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 15, 1976 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Letter from Mayor Bauch concerning Budgetary Problems of the Municipal Court FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance Relating to Disorderly Conduct RESOLUTIONS Resolution #561 City's priorities as it relates to Housing and Community Develop- ment Block Grant Applications DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report 167y Letter from Mayor Bauch to the Tukwila City Council concerning budgetary problems of the Municipal Court was read. Attached letter from Kathleen Johnston, Court Administrator, explains that due to an increase in the Tukwila Municipal Court sessions resulting from an increase in case load, they are experiencing a budget deficit in some areas and are requesting additional funds. MOVED BY MS. HARRIS, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO TRANSFER $2,298.20 FROM THE MAYOR'S BUDGET TO THE MUNICIPAL COURT. MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. MOVED BY MS. HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $184.97 FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT TO THE MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. MOVED BY MS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila amending Ordinance No. 989 of the City of Tukwila, relating to "Disorderly Conduct," by adding a provision that a person may be guilty of disorderly conduct if such person fails to leave any public or private premises or places, after being requested to leave by the owner thereof or an authorized agent of the owner; and declaring an emergency. Hill expressed concern that this ordinance, as written, could be abused, not by the Police Department but by property owners. Attorney Hard agreed that the ordinance should be more specific. He suggested revising the Ordinance and presenting it to the next Committee of the Whole Meeting for review. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the Tukwila City Council stating the City's priorities as it relates to Housing and Community Development Block Grant Applications pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 561 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch reported that the bids had been received for the survey of the two pieces of park property and the two low bids were both $590. He called attention to the October Building Permit Report. The total valuation of the permits issued is $2,956,112. Included in this total is a large warehouse in the M. A. Segale Development and a foundation permit for a Convention Center to be located at Southcenter Blvd. and Interurban Ave. South. Total this far through the year is $8,792,363. compared to $5,271,032 for 1975. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 15, 1976 Page 5 DEPARTMENT REPORTS Cont. Mayor's Report Mayor Bauch read the following proclamation to the Citizens of Tukwila: Cont. ADJOURNMENT 8:30 P.M. A PROCLAMATION /67S WHEREAS, the United States is celebrating its Bicentennial by special programs and recognitions, and WHEREAS, it has been an American tradition to set aside a special day to recognize the bountiful opportunities and resources that the citizens enjoy, and WHEREAS, this tradition predates even the founding of this enduring republic and deserves special recognition. THEREFORE, I, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THAT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1976, BE A SPECIAL THANKSGIVING DAY. AND, that I urge all citizens pay special attention to the benefits that accrue to us as citizens of this great land. When partaking of the bountiful table which is traditionally spread for this occasion, let us pause to reflect on the benefits and privileges of this great land and give thanks in our own way for all that which makes it possible for us to celebrate this traditional day. In true appreciation and gratitude, I sign this proclamation this 15th day of November, in the 200th year of the republic. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. 116 doe-te/ Edgar D(J Bauch, Mayor C24 c_ Max i ne "Anderson, City Clerk Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor