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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-21 Regular MinutesMarch 21, 1977 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN John McFarland, Administrative Assistant; Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director; ATTENDANCE Hubert Crawley, Fire Chief; Dick Williams, Public Works Department; Donald Fleming, City Attorney; Maxine Anderson, City Clerk. MINUTE APPROVAL MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1977, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. VOUCHER APPROVAL MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS.* BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS Bid Opening: LID #27 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING M I N U T E S /77‘ Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Bauch, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. BOHRER, GARDNER, HILL, MS. PESICKA, SAUL, TRAYNOR Councilman Hill noted that Councilman VanDusen called and said that he would be a little late. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT VOUCHER NO. 1998 BE WITHDRAWN FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED. Current Fund Street Fund Fed. Shared R Water Fund Sewer Fund As legally advertised, bids were opened and publicly read aloud for LID #27 Drainage Project. Request for bids was on two schedules: A Storm Water Pump Station. B 48 "Storm Water Pressure Line. Bids received were as follows: R. L. Alia Company F. Coluccio Construction Constructors Pamco Lundberg Construction Morris Construction National Construction Osberg Construction Pease and Sons Searsella Brothers Sheldrup Construction Shoreline Construction T.W. Traverso Construction Tri -State Construction Engineer's Estimate Vouchers No. 1937 2082 Except Voucher No. 1998 1937 2041 27,013.62 2042 2054 2,186.88 ev. 2055 2060 2,385.74 2061 2069 941.52 2070 2082 7,429.14 39,956.91 Councilman VanDusen arrived at 7:10 P.M. B $161,661.47 B 157,357.98 A 289,006.80 B 170,927.18 B 182,711.95 B 143,194.33 B 144,260.98 A 412,567.22 A 314,829.80 B 196,893.00 A 317,254.00 B 186,839.42 B 189,279.43 A 257,987.58 B 158,882.07 A B 360,000.00 190,000.00 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1977 Page 2 BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS Cont. Bid Opening: LID #27 Cont. Bid Award: Fire Department Computer System Bid Award: 1977 Two -Ton Cab and Chassis APPOINTMENTS PUBLIC HEARINGS Set Date for Public Hearing: Maule Ave. One -Way Street Letter from Wayne Parker concerning grant applications 777 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE BIDS BE REFERRED TO HARSTAD ASSOCIATES FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF CHIEF CRAWLEY, DATED MARCH 9, 1977, AND AWARD THE BID TO THE RETAIL COMPUTER STORE. Bid is in the amount of $15,481.53. Councilman Hill noted that the bid is $481.53 above the estimate. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF STEVE HALL, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, AND AWARD THE BID FOR THE 1977 TWO TON CAB AND CHASSIS TO GMC TRUCK AND COACH DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,591.40. MOTION CARRIED. Planning Commission MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS and Board of OF MAYOR BAUCH ON HIS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE Adjustment BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch's appointments are: Planning Commission Mrs. Eileen Avery Mr. Lloyd Hartong Mr. Leo Sowinski Board of Adjustment Mrs. Anne Altmayer Mr. Gerald James Term expries January 1, 1983 Term expires January 1, 1983 Term expires January 1, 1978 Term expires December 31, 1981 Term expires December 31, 1980 Appointment to MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED TO ADD A Tukwila Park Board, LETTER FROM MAYOR BAUCH CONCERNING A NOMINATION TO THE PARK BOARD. Mrs. Velma Lee MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch read his letter dated March 21, 1977, nominating Mrs. Velma Lee, 5529 South 149th, for a second term on the Tukwila Park Board. Mrs. Lee's new term will start April 1, 1977, and expires March 31, 1980. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAYOR. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch recommended April 18, 1977, to be set as the date to hold a Public Hearing to discuss the possibilities of making Maule Avenue a one -way street from South 143rd Place to South 147th. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT APRIL 18, 1977, BE SET AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MAULE AVENUE A ONE -WAY STREET. MOTION CARRIED. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS Mayor Bauch introduced a letter from Mr. Wayne R. Parker to Mr. Ted Rogowski of the Environmental Protection Agency dated March 14, 1977. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE LETTER FROM WAYNE PARKER BE READ AND REFERRED TO THE ATTORNEY FOR ADVICE TO THE COUNCIL. Councilman Traynor asked, why refer to the Attorney for advice. Councilman Hill stated that Council needs advice as to where the City stands on grants, whether this will affect future grant applications and whether any action should be taken at this time. *MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Parker's letter, dated March 14, 1977, states that his letter is written on behalf of Mr. Frank Todd. Mr. Todd made application in accordance with the Tukwila Municipal Code to connect a proposed develop- ment to the Tukwila sewer system. On February 22, 1977, the City Council TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1977 Page 3 Letter from Wayne Parker Concerning Grant Appli. Continued NEW BUSINESS Council Motion No. 77 01, Prohibiting Smoking in all Municipal Meeting Rooms. Council Motion No. 77 02, Officially Adopting a Master Site Plan for Christensen Greenbelt. 77 8 voted 3 to 3 and Mayor Bauch broke the tie by voting against the application. The letter states that they were very obviously discriminat- ing against Mr. Todd. The Tukwila Sewer System had been constructed with funds from State and Federal grants. Mr. Todd's proposed project will provide housing for the elderly and underprivileged, the group of citizen's that should be aided by Federal and State Developmental grants. This letter is being sent to all State and Federal offices involved so that a very obvious wrong can be corrected and future mistakes avoided. If nothing can be done regarding this problem, future grant applications should be denied. Mayor Bauch stated that the Council should direct an answer to the letter. There are half truths and untruths that need to be corrected. All of these things need to be addressed and letters sent to the agencies that received copies of Mr. Parker's letter. Councilman Traynor referred to the fourth paragraph, 'proposed project will provide housing for the elderly and underprivileged'. He stated that Mr. Todd presented his proposal three times and never once mentioned this, he wouldn't tell Council what he planned for the property MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE LETTER BE ANSWERED TO CORRECT THE RECORD AND BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF MARCH 28, 1977. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. 77 01 BE RECONSIDERED. MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that the Motion has been amended to read Municipal Meeting Rooms instead of Public Meeting Rooms. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. 77 01 BE AMENDED TO READ MUNICIPAL MEETING ROOMS. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. 77 02 BE ADOPTED AS READ BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. City Attorney Fleming read a motion of the City Council of the City of Tukwila officially adopting a master site plan for the Christensen Greenbelt. Councilman Pesicka stated she would like to see the City go ahead even without a grant. Councilman Traynor asked what the odds are of getting a grant and is it worth waiting for or should the City proceed with the asphalting? Mayor Bauch stated that if you do a portion of the work, you can not recover the funds if a grant is awarded. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, stated that the major cost involved is the preasphalt work, leveling and filling. He estimated the cost as $70,000 to $80,000 for the grading and asphalt but the majority is for the preasphalt work. Councilman Saul asked if there is anything the City can do so people can utilize it now. Gene Isler, Field Supervisor, stated that there is no way except covering the rocks up. Councilman Van Dusen asked if Staff could look into a temporary solution. Councilman Traynor suggested closing the street now so the businesses get use to it then, when we do fix it they won't still be trying to use it. You have to stop them sometime. Kjell Stoknes stated that the interum solution will probably cost as much as a layer of asphalt, somewhere around $20,000. Councilman Traynor asked that Staff come back with a recommendation. *MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1977 Page 4 Council Motion No. 77 03, Update Res. #527', Authorizing Application for Funding Assistance for Outdoor Rec. Project. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES Ordinance 1008 Council Procedures ORDINANCE 1009 Classification of Noncharter Code City. (OMC) RECESS 8:05 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Councilman Hill asked Attorney Fleming to read City Council Motion No. 77 -03. X 7 7 9 City Attorney Fleming read a motion of the City Council of the City of Tukwila to update Resolution No. 527 which authorized applications for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. 77 03 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance relating to Council Procedures, amending Ordinance 883 and amending Sections 2.04.010 through 2.04.200 of Tukwila Municipal Code, Chapter 2.04. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1008 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE PLACED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF MARCH 28, 1977 FOR RECONSIDERATION. Councilman Hill stated that Council had just received an amendment to the original ordinance and felt it should be discussed. Councilman Van Dusen noted that this item has been before them a number of times and suggested discussing it now. Councilman Traynor suggested that Council deny the motion on the table and discuss the amendment this evening. MOTION FAILED Ordinance under discussion is an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting for said City the classification of noncharter code city, without reorganization, to be governed by the provisions of Chapter 35A.12 of the revised Code of Washington under the Mayor Council plan of government for the City of Tukwila. Councilman Hill requested the amendment to the ordinance be read for information. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS 5 THROUGH 9, RENUMBERING SECTIONS 5 AND 6 TO 10 AND 11, AND OMITTING THE SECOND SENTENCE IN SECTION 4. MOTION CARRIED. ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED WITH GARDNER VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR 10 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch called the meeting back to order with Councilmembers present as previously listed. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Ordinance 1010 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE Salary and READ OMITTING THE ATTACHMENT. MOTION CARRIED. Wage Plan for Employees. City Attorney Fleming read an ordinance adopting a salary and wage plan for the employees of the City of Tukwila. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1977 Page 5 Ordinance 1010 Salary and Wage Plan for Employees, Continued /780 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE PLACED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF MARCH 28, 1977. Councilman Traynor stated concern about implementing the salary plan, some wage increases will be in excess of 10 We need to consider how to give the raises over 10 we had discussed giving the 10% now and the balance on July 1. Councilman Van Dusen suggested discussing it now and Council agreed. MOTION TO PLACE ORDINANCE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FAILED WITH COUNCILMAN BOHRER VOTING YES. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE AMENDED BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING TO SECTION 2:ALL RAISES EXCEEDING 10% WILL BE GRANTED IN TWO STAGES 10% EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1977, THE BALANCE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1977. Councilman Traynor stated that it is his understanding that anyone who comes in at Step 4 or 5 will not go back to Step 1. He was told that was correct. Gary Crutchfield, employee, asked Council to defer this to the Committee of the Whole Meeting to clarify some questions before adoption. Councilman Saul stated that a number of employees have said they are tired of all the discussion so pass the ordinance and get it over with. Councilman Traynor agreed that the plan has been worked to death. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, asked Council to consider taking action to repeal a letter written by Steve Hall in 1976 concerning the position of Al Pieper as Code Enforcement Officer. Councilman Van Dusen said he would like Council to take a look at the letter and see if it works into the plan. He suggested placing it on the agenda next week. Councilman Bohrer stated that he was not involved in the development of the salary plan and has some questions he would like answered. He requested that the motion to adopt the plan be defeated and that it be returned to the Committee of the Whole Meeting for further discussion. Councilman Traynor stated that he respects what Councilman Bohrer has said but the plan has been hashed so many times he hesitates to put it off any longer. Gary Crutchfield, employee, asked permission to read a letter he had written concerning the salary plan. Council agreed. Mr. Crutchfield's letter points out that the ordinance indicates that a "salary plan" is being adopted for 1977 when, in fact, it is nothing more than a list of salaries. Neither the method of rating nor the actual rating of positions is included. He further states that the ordinance title declares the so- called "salary plan" is for the employees of the City of Tukwila. The positions included on the list are limited to department heads and are not represented by a certified labor organization. He summarized, I must object to the proposed ordinance insofar as it does not adopt a salary plan while at the same time, I again implore the Council to take the little bit of time necessary to portray a salary plan and not just a list of salaries. It is absolutely necessary and imperative that a full and complete plan be developed if there is to be maintained any semblance of employee morale. In essence, the end does not justify the means! TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1977 Page 6 Ordinance 1010 Salary and Wage Plan for Employees, Continued. RESOLUTIONS Resolution #573 Related to Parkland Acquisition (So. 152nd) Resolution #574 Authorizing Mayor to enter into a Developers Agreement, John C. Radovich Resolution #575 Authorizing Mayor to enter into Developers Agreement, Monty R. Cooke Resolution #576 Authorizing Applications for Funding Assist. for outdoor Recreation Resolution #577 Appreciation to M. Catherine Harris for her service as a Council Person. /79/ Kjell Stoknes, 0.C.D. Director explained that, with the creation of the Office of Community Development, he has the responsibility of three departments Planning, Recreation and Building. He noted that many people still think of him as the Planning Director. In referring to the salary plan, he noted that the Recreation Supervisor and the Building Official are placed at a Step 5. The Associate Planner, who took over the responsibility of Planning, was left at a Step 6. He stated that this person is already being paid at a Step 5 and asked Council to put the Associate Planner Position at a Step 5. MOTION CARRIED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE 1977 SALARY PLAN AS AMENDED WITH COUNCILMAN BOHRER VOTING NO. Mayor Bauch informed the Council that he intends to veto the Ordinance. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Fleming read a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila related to Parkland acquisition, authorizing the Mayor to have a specific parcel of property appraised. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 573 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Fleming read a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Developers Agreement with John C. Radovich to improve a portion of South 143rd Place. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 574 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Fleming read a resolution authorizing Mayor to enter into a Developers Agreement with Monty R. Cooke to improve a portion of 53rd Avenue South. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 575 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Fleming read a resolution authorizing applications for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE RULE FOR SECOND READING BE SUSPENDED AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 576 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Fleming read a resolution in appreciation to M. Catherine Harris for her services to the City of Tukwila as a City Councilperson._ MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE RULE FOR SECOND READING BE SUSPENDED AND THAT RESOLUTION NO. 577 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1977 Page 7 DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Treasurer's Monthly Report on Investments MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Pea Patch Program EXECUTIVE SESSION Senior Citizen Report RECESS 9:05 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:15 P.M. Executive Session Closed, 9:36 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 9:37 P.M. Mayor Bauch announced that the Workshop, held March 18 and 19 for the Mayor, Councilmembers and Department Heads, was a great success. Very few goals were set but, the stage was set for goal setting. It was decided to hold meetings on a quarterly basis. Mabel Harris, City Treasurer, reported that for the first time the investment report is being done on the machine. Investments Purchased Investments Sold Interest Income Edgar [y Bauch, Mayor Maxine'Anderson, City Clerk $1,700,000 $1,800,000 11,115.88 Mayor Bauch asked Council permission to redirect money in the budget to be used for implementing a Pea Patch Program on property south of the Joseph Foster Memorial Park. He read a letter from Carl Stixrood, Planning Department, estimating the cost at $798.79. Mayor Bauch recommended this be paid out of Park Maintenance, Improvements Other than Buildings, budgeted in the Federal Shared Revenue Trust. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT $798.79 BE ALLOCATED FOR A PEA PATCH PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF TUKWILA. It was stated that Carl Stixrood will be the Pea Patch Coordinator. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Hill stated there is a dispute over an item in the police labor contract and he suggested going into Executive Session to discuss it. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A MATTER OF INTERPRETATION IN THE POLICE CONTRACT. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Fred Shephard, audience, reported that the Senior Citizen Ad Hoc Committee met to evaluate the use of the second floor of the Golf Course building for a meeting center. Due to the stairway, parking conditions, etc. the members decided that the Thorndyke Community Building is by far the better place. Council recessed for 5 minutes before going into Executive Session. In addition to the regular Councilmembers, Mayor Bauch and John McFarland, Administrative Assistant were present. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.