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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-22 Regular MinutesFebruary 22, 1977 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS APPOINTMENTS Vacant Council Position TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING M I N U T E S Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers /75 Mayor Bauch, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. GARDNER, HILL, MS. PESICKA, SAUL, TRAYNOR, VAN DUSEN John McFarland, Administrative Assistant; Steve Hall, Public Works Director; Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director; Mabel Harris, City Treasurer; Lawrence Hard, Deputy City Attorney; Maxine Anderson, City Clerk. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1977 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1977 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Van Dusen asked what has happened to the ordinance defining the retainer for the City Attorney. Mayor Bauch stated that he has correspondence on this and has a revision to the Municipal Code. Councilman Van Dusen also questioned the reference on the voucher from the City Attorney concerning 'meeting and dicussion with Councilmember'. He asked that in the future the name of the Councilperson be noted. MOTION CARRIED. Current Fund Street Fund Fed. Shared Revenue Water Fund Sewer Fund LID 25 C 61 -63 LID 27 C 17 -18 LID 28 C 1- 6 LID 25 R 34 LID 27 R 3 Vouchers No. 1704 1834 1704 1794 1795 1808 1809 1810 1811 1823 1824 1834 43,652.02 2,486.02 86.86 10,403.83 7,380.80 64,009.53 1 ,931 .19 113.19 52,182.48 1,931.19 113.19 Call for Bids, MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE CITY CALL FOR BIDS ON LID #27 LID #27 AND THAT ALL BIDS BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON MARCH 21, 1977. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Hill explained that there were four letters received for consideration to fill the vacant council position. Those submitting letters were: Mrs. Ann Altmayer, Mr. L. C. Bohrer, Mr. John Richards, and Mr. Leo Sowinski. Councilman Hill declared the nominations open. COUNCILMAN VAN DUSEN NOMINATED MR. L. C. BOHRER TO FILL THE VACANT COUNCIL POSITION. NOMINATTONSECONDED BY MS. PESICKA. COUNCILMAN HILL MOVED THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN SAUL. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL,THAT A UNANIMOUS BALLOT BE CAST FOR MR. L. C. BOHRER. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1977 Page 2 Vacant Council Position, Continued PUBLIC HEARINGS Increase in Charges for Sewer Service Public Meeting, Street Design 74 Mayor Bauch repeated the Oath of Office and swore Mr. Bohrer in as Councilman. Mayor Bauch congratulated the Council on the speed with which they filled the vacant position. Mayor Bauch explained that this Hearing is being held to allow public approval or disapproval on the increase in sewer charges. He declared the Public Hearing open. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, explained the reason for this rate increase. There was a Federal Law passed called Public Law 92 -500 which involves the Clean Water Act and also a system of charges for sewer rates where Federal and State Grants are involved. From this. law .there were Federal guidelines published which related to grants for construction of treatment works. This document states that, not only those agencies that handle sewage treatment, but also those with interceptor sewers, outfall sewers, sewage collection systems and other equipment are included. Based on this, Tukwila is involved. The current ordinance for commercial and industrial sewage rates is $5.20 per 900 cubic feet or less of water used plus 28¢ per each addition one hundred cubic feet for those using more than the 900. Proposed is to change the rate for additional usage from 28¢ to 52¢ per one hundred cubic feet of water used. Mr. Hall explained how the proposed rate increase was arrived at. The Federal law states that equity for all system users can be insured by eliminating subsidy to one class of user by others. The situation is that the residential and the noncommercial area have been subsidizing, in a way, the industrial users because of the bulk discount which has been allowed in the past. The Federal Government says this is no longer allowed. The law further states that the rates must be justified and approved before the City or Metro can acquire additional Federal and State Grants. Further, the school sewage charge will also be changed from a per student rate to the commercial /industrial sewage rate. He noted that the City will still allow the averaging of usage for summer rates. Also, the industrial representatives from Southcenter and Andover have requested that the rate structure be reviewed after a period of time and he stated that he sees no problem with this request. Mayor Bauch stated that there is no increase to the residential rate or to the flat rate in the industrial /commercial area. From now on the school will be charged by the industrial rate. The increase is from 28¢ to 52¢ on the additional 100 cubic feet of water used. Mayor Bauch asked for comments from the audience. Chris Crumbaugh, representing Segale Business Park, stated that he is not necessarily against the increase but he had some comments he wanted to make. He illustrated his point on the blackboard and explained that it looks like just an increase in sewer rates, it is not just an elimination of a discount. There will be an increase in revenue so it looks like you could lower the residential rate and keep your income the same. Mayor Bauch called for further comments from the audience. There being no further comments he declared the Public Hearing closed and said that the proposed Ordinance will be on the agenda for February 28, 1977 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Mayor Bauch explained that the purpose of this Public Meeting is to hear citizen comments on the design alternatives for the upgrading of the streets in the residential area. This upgrading will follow the under grounding project. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1977 Page 3 CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Mrs. Ann Altmayer RECESS 8:35 P.M. 8:45 P.M. OLD BUSINESS Some of the problem areas and possible solutions were discussed. /75s Public Meeting, Steven Hall, Public Works Director, explained that, since Tukwila is Street Design, built on the hillside, it puts some constraints on the type of road Continued development that can be done. The final design will actually be done based on engineering data. He introduced Mr. Carl Stixrood, OCD Department, who gave a slide presentation on the possibilities available and the problems involved in developing the streets. Most of the street rights -of -way are forty feet, suggestions for development varied as follows: 1. Fill the road with cars 8' parking strip on either side and two 11' travel lanes. 2. Sidewalk on one side two 11' travel lanes, one 8' parking strip and 5' sidewalk. 3. Narrow sidewalk on both sides on either side have a 3' sidewalk, 7' parking strip and 8' travel lane. 4. Use planting areas for trees two 11' travel lanes, one 8' parking lane, the balance in sidewalk and planting area. 5. Eliminate on street parking two 11' travel lanes with sidewalk and planter strip on both sides. 6. Eliminate all cars and give the roads to the people! Mr. Regel, 56th Ave. South, suggested sidewalks on both sides of 56th as a lot of children use this street. He wondered if the hill could be cut down more. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, stated that, because of the driveways to the homes, this is almost impossible. Gentleman who lives on 57th stated that he would like to see small sidewalks on both sides of his street. Councilman Pesicka asked about provisions for the handicapped and was told that the law requires ramps at all corners. Mr. Sowinski, 51st Ave. South, asked about 51st. Steve Hall explained that any street that is part in the County and part in the City is not being considered at this time. A lady in the audience stated that the City needs sidewalks on all streets. Mrs. Altmayer, 57th Ave. South, recommended providing on street parking. The question was asked as to timing and Mr. Hall stated that they hope to start Phase I this summer. Also, asked was if the City plans to buy additional right -of -way and it was stated that there are no plans for this at the present time. Mr. Stixrood distributed a questionnaire to the audience on street design and asked to have them returned. There were no further comments. Mrs. Ann Altmayer stated that she was pleased that four citizens had applied for the vacant Council position. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE COUNCIL RECESS FOR 10 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch called the meeting back to order with Councilmembers present as previously listed. Waiver Request, MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ITEM 9 -a BE DELAYED UNTIL Tukwila Assoc. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE TUKWILA ASSOCIATES ARRIVE. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1977 Page 4 Professional MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION Services for OF STAFF AND ACCEPT THE BID RECEIVED FROM MITHUN ASSOCIATES AND Analysis of WILLIAM TEUFEL ASSOCIATES. (Teufel Assoc. $4,953.50; Mithun Foster Assoc. $2,850.00; Total $7,803.50) Golf Course Councilman Van Dusen asked what the City is going to get for $8,000.00. He has been down to look at the building and it looks to be in pretty good condition. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, explained that the City sent a prospectus out which itemized the things they felt needed to be analyzed. They fall in two areas: 1. Grounds includes fairways, greens irrigation, parking and related items. 2. Structures includes clubhouse, auxiliary buildings and bridge. Councilman Van Dusen stated that everything suggested here could be done by Staff and Council over a period of time. Let's use the $8,000. on something else right now. If we need a consultant to help later on let's do it then. Mayor Bauch stated that they requested a study because we are not experts in running a golf course. If we would take it over as is and a serious problem should arise that we are unaware of we would have no way of financing it or paying for any changes that would need to be made. We are making a sizeable investment and this is just insuring that investment. If a serious problem came up through this study it should be an item for negotiations. You can turn this study down and we will still proceed and do the best we can. Councilman Traynor stated that we are paying a high price for the golf course and we should know what we are getting. If it takes $8,000 to find this out then this is what we should do. Bill Aliment, joint owner of Foster Golf Course, stated that he agrees with Councilman Van Dusen. A consultant isn't going to charge you $8,000 and tell you everything is in good shape. He stated that he is not going to say that everything is in good dhape but the things that aren't get continuous maintenance year after year. Most of the maintenance equipment is depreciated off in three years. From March through October it gets almost continuous use. The Professional Golf Association will give you a list of golf professionals that will come out and give you an evaluation of the course for nothing. Ben Aliment, joint owner Foster Golf Course, noted that there are experts in other fields also that will give advice on the other items of concern. The river bank is one of these items but the Soils Conservation Service has promised to continue work in this area. Mr. Sowinski, Concerned citizen, stated that he would feel better if he knew, from an outside source, that the value of the property is correct and just what the condition is so there can be programmed maintenance. Ben Aliment commented that the experts in the field are the firm from California. They are golf course architects, the others are land- scape architects. Councilman Hill noted that there is no mention of another appraisal of the land and he wondered if the analysis included this. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, stated that it was not included. MOTION CARRIED WITH VAN DUSEN AND HILL VOTING NO. Waiver from The proposal is for a waiver to allow R -4 zoning on a 15 acre parcel Res. #489 located south of the Tukwila Elementary School between South 151st and Requested by South 153rd Streets, commonly referred to as the Boeing Engineers' Tukwila property. Associates TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 22 1977 Page 5 Waiver from Res. #489 Requested by Tukwila Assoc., Continued SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Proposed Ord. Adopting OMC Ordinance #1005 Appropriating Funds and Amend- ing Budget Ord. Ordinance #1006 Establishing New Land Use Application Fees /7s7 Councilman Pesicka stated that the Council passed Resolution No. 489, it is a good one, and they should stick by it. MOVED BY MS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO DENY THE WAIVER. Councilman Traynor stated that to be fair to the applicant we should hear what they have to say. Mayor Bauch offered that if they have anything new to present Council would hear it. Mr. Robert W. Thorpe, R. W. Thorpe Associates representing the Tukwila Associates, elaborated on the presentation he had given at the Committee of the Whole Meeting. The proposal is for multiple family development of varied densities. Apartments (30 units /acre) are proposed on the south 6 62 acres; townhouse /condominiums (16 20 units /acre) on the central 6 62 acres; and duplex and triplex (8 10 units /acre) on the north 2 -22 acres. Right now there is a builder interested in this property and they have four items of concern timing, building, present demand and financing. They are asking for permission to start the review process that would work toward their planned unit development. An alternate to a flat rezone would be permission to start discussions with the Planning Commission as to the appropriate use of the property so that it runs concurrent with the proposed Comprehensive Plan. They have tried to show good faith by doing a lot of work. They have submitted a soils report, some design work, consulted on drainage problems, utilities, and access. Mr. Thorpe talked further on planned unit development. He stated that he thought their plan is consistant with the proposed Comprehensive Plan. He again asked permission to start working with the Planning Commission on the development rather than to have to wait until after the Comprehensive Plan is adopted. Councilman Traynor stated that the density of the area has to be determined, why continue discussion with the Planning Commission when the Council has to set the density and this will come about when we discuss the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. Mr. Thorpe, as a point of order, asked if they have the opportunity to approach the Planning Commission at this time and begin discussions. Mayor Bauch said not at this time but they can approach the Planning Staff. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ITEM 10 -A BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an Ordinance of the City of Tukwila appropriating funds and amending Budget Ordinance No. 1002. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1005 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance amending Title 18 of the Tukwila Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 18.10 to establish new land use application fees and amending Sections 18.64.010, 18.72.030, 18.76.010 and 18.84.010. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1006 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1977 Page 6 RESOLUTIONS Proposed Res. Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Deferred Compensation Plan Resolution #568 Accepting the Terms of the Labor Contract with the Police Officers' Association Proposed Res. Authorizing Mayor to Execute contract with City of Seattle, Comm. Antenna TV Proposed Res. Authorizing Mayor to Execute Animal Control Service Agree- ment DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Treasurer's Report of Investments Christiansen Road Project Announcement x-5 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT ITEM 11 -A BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977. Councilman Hill stated that he does not like the way this resolution is worded. The present Council does not wish the City to participate, just the employees. MOTION CARRIED WITH SAUL VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read the resolution accepting the terms of the labor contract agreement negotiated with the employees of the Tukwila Police Officers' Association. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE RULE FOR SECOND READING BE SUSPENDED AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 568 BE ADOPTED AS READ. 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 authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the City of Seattle to provide certain services as listed in Section I of the contract concerning Community Antenna Television. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an animal control service agreement with King County, Washington, for the period April 1, 1977, through March 31, 1978. Mayor Bauch made the following report: 1. Plans are proceeding well for the Workshop to be held March 18 and 19, 1977. He reminded Council to put it on their calendars. 2. He gave a brief report on Flood Control in the Valley and the impact that the Soil and Water Conservation Service has made to some of the plans for the Auburn Area. Interest earned by January Invested Sold MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS 8,513.68 1.275,000.00 1,224,603.75 Councilman Traynor asked about the status of the Christiansen Road Project. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, stated that they are going back to IAC with another grant application. This time it will be put under the category of 'shorelines' not trails. Councilman Van Dusen announced that representatives from Renton Area Youth Service and the Highline Youth Service will be at the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 28, 1977. i7 s9 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1977 Page 7 Request Frank Todd, audience, requested that he be placed on the Agenda for to be on the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 28, 1977 for the Agenda, purpose of discussing access to the sewer system on South 180th. Frank Todd ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE 10:00 P.M. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. 1 4ee.ceZ" Edgar D.j/dauch, Mayor Maxine Anderson, City Clerk