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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-18 Regular MinutesApril 18, 1977 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 6:45 P.M. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:46 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED, 6:55 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLE- GIANCE OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL PUBLIC HEARING Changing Maule Avenue to one way street TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING /80o Tukwila City Hall M I N U T E S Council Chambers Mayor Bauch, presiding, called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. BOHRER, GARDNER, HILL, MS. PESICKA, SAUL, TRAYNOR, VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY MS. PESICKA, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. Executive Session was requested by Deputy City Attorney Hard to discuss LID #25 with Council. Mayor Bauch, all Council Members, Steve Hall, Public Works Director, and Attorney Hard were present. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. After a 5 minute recess, Mayor Bauch led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting back to order with all Council Members present. Steve Hall, Public Works Director; Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director; Lawrence Hard, Deputy City Attorney; Maxine Anderson, City Clerk. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 11, 1977 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED. Vouchers No. 2169 2362 Current Fund 2169 2298 82,790.19 Street Fund 2299 2317 4,323.47 Title II Revenue 2318 2320 1,126.99 Fed. Shared Rev. 2321 2334 12,420.76 City Hall Const. 2335 5,173.78 Water Fund 2336 2347 1,631.63 Sewer Fund 2348 2362 11,359.42 $118,826.24 This being the date set and proper notice having been published, Mayor Bauch opened the public hearing to consider the proposal to change Maule Avenue to a one -way street. Steve Hall, Public Works Director, explained the recommendation is to change Maule Avenue to a one -way street, north bound, from South 147th to South 143rd Place. Maule Avenue runs parallel to and on the east side of Interurban Avenue and, at the present time, it does not meet city standards. Ron Mettler stated that south bound traffic could affect the Village Green Apartments and agreed that north bound was the best direction. Trucks use the apartment parking area for turn around now and there is no way to keep them out but, that section is not a part of Maule Avenue. He asked if something could be worked out so they are not using the entrance to the Village Green for access to Maule Avenue. Steve Hall suggested the posting of signs since it is private property. There being no further comments, Mayor Bauch declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Hill asked if, on private streets, they could put in speed bumps. Steve Hall stated they could but he didn't know about the liability. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 18, 1977 Page 2 CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Comprehensive Plan Suggestion Introduction of Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor Vending Machines, Police Officers Association Declaring seat vacant on Board of Adjustment Letter from Sam Ruljancich, Tukwila Fire- fighter /g0! Ron Mettler, audience, noted that the Comprehensive Plan has passed the Planning Commission and is now coming to the Council. He suggested, since it has been in the review stage for so long, that the City publish the old Comprehensive Plan and the new one in the Record Chronicle to let the citizens know what is taking place. Mayor Bauch stated that it was a good suggestion. Mayor Bauch recognized Kjell Stoknes, who introduced Don Williams, the new Recreation Supervisor. Mr. Williams replaces Richard Hunt who resigned from the position in March. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Letter from Robert H. McQueen, Tukwila Police Officers Association, was read. The letter states that the Police Officers Association is a strong supporter of youth activities and are in the process of beginning a one -year scholarship program at Foster High School. They are asking Council to allow the Association to contract with a vending machine company for the installation of such machines in new city hall. The Association would ask only for a small percentage to offset the cost of maintenance and bookkeeping, leaving the remainder to be used for youth activities. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST OF THE TUKWILA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. Councilman Hill stated that the Police Guild has done a lot for the youth of the City and, if we can help them, we should. Councilman Van Dusen said he had discussed this with Officer McQueen and feels that their intentions are honorable. Councilman Traynor concurred with the comments made by Councilman Hill. Councilman Pesicka said she felt it a good way for them to raise money. *MOTION CARRIED. Voting Delegates Letter from Kent E. Swisher, Executive Director, Association of Washington 1977 Annual AWC Cities, advising the City that prior to the annual meeting of the Convention Association each member city shall designate three delegates to represent such city in the affairs of the Association. Mayor Bauch stated that there are enough people going this year so the City should select their delegates. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MAYOR REPRESENT ADMINISTRATION AND THAT TRAYNOR AND VAN DUSEN REPRESENT THE COUNCIL AS VOTING DELEGATES. Mayor Bauch asked if there were any other nominations, there being no additional names submitted he declared the nominations closed. MOTION CARRIED. Letter from Mayor Bauch was read referring to a memo from Gary Crutchfield, Assistant Planner, stating that Mr. Charles Dow, Board of Adjustment member, has not attended the past two meetings. In checking it was discovered that Mr. Dow has moved from Tukwila and left no forwarding address. In the Mayor's letter he is declaring Mr. Dow's seat vacant on the Board. He urges the Council to approve this action as socq as possible. Councilman Traynor stated that this Board is one our most important and they need a majority there. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND DECLARE THE SEAT VACANT. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Hill read a letter from Sam Ruljancich, Firefighters Representative, asking the City to invest the shares received from Social Security contributions for he and Richard Franklin. Mayor Bauch explained when the proposal was first presented to the Firefighters to have the City invest their share they requested that their shares be returned to them. There is no way we can receive the money back from two employees. We would have to create a special fund and it would incur considerable cost to the City. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 18, 1977 Page 3 Letter from Sam Ruljancich, Tukwila Fire- fighter, Continued OLD BUSINESS FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Councilman Hill stated that this is just for two employees, if it were for all of them then we could do it. /80a MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL INFORM THE EMPLOYEES OF THE EXPENSE IT WOULD BE FOR THE CITY TO INVEST THEIR FUNDS AND SUGGEST THAT THEY INVEST IT THEMSELVES. MOTION CARRIED. Rockery on So. At the last regular meeting Council asked Steve Hall, Public Works 144th, J. North Director, to contact Tri-State Construction about rockery rocks. Mr. Property Hall reported that he received a letter from Tri -State stating that, at this time, they do not wish to dispose of the rocks on their site on South 144th. Councilman Hill said that he noted there is a house being built on the property and wondered if it was for the Norths or if the property has been sold. He was told that the building permit was issued to a Mr. and Mrs. Housley. Councilman Hill said that the agreement between the Norths and the Church states that the Church will put the wall back. If the Church had put the wall back at that time the City would have had to take it out plus all of the dirt when South 144th et al was improved. This seemed like a waste of time so he discussed this with the City. The City was already replacing the wall when they discovered the agreement with the Church so they stopped work. Legally the Church is liable to put it back but, he thinks the City is morally obligated. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL CONTACT MR. AND MRS. HOUSLEY AND SEE HOW HIGH THEY WANT THE WALL AND PUT IT IN. Councilman Traynor stated that so far he has seen nothing that says the City is obligated. Councilman Van Dusen asked if this agreement would have any effect on the sales contract. Attorney Hard stated that this is the first time he has seen the agreement but, he did not believe it was an obligation running with the land. MOTION FAILED Telemetering In January bids were opened for telemetering systems for four Systems, sanitary sewer lift stations. In February, at the recommendation, of Approval Steve Hall, Public Works Director, all bids were rejected. In a letter dated April 4, 1977, Mr. Hall is requesting that Council concur with staff's recommendation and allow City forces to proceed with the purchase and installation of the telemetering systems using City forces and contractual electrical work. Councilman Hill asked if the City had to go out for bids again since the price is over the maximum bid requirement? Steve Hall explained that the City did go out for bids and that satisfies the bid law. It has been shown that the City can do the project for less than the contract bid price. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF STEVE HALL AND PROCEED WITH THE TELEMETERING SYSTEMS INSTALLATION. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #1012 Councilman Traynor recommended that Council adopt both the Ordinance Adopting the on the Building Code and the Ordinance on Fire Zones then, at the 1976 Uniform next Committee of the Whole Meeting have the Fire Chief and the Building Code Building Inspector there to explain all about Fire Zones. Fire Zones have to do with the safety of the people and the Firefighters and it is critical. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 18, 1977 Page 4 Ordinance #1012 Deputy City Attorney Hard read an Ordinance adopting the 1976 Adopting the Uniform Building Code, with amendments and repealing former related 1976 Uniform ordinances. Building Code, Continued MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1012 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1013 BE ADOPTED AS READ. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report RESOLUTIONS /8 Ordinance #1013 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE Creating and READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Establishing Fire Zones Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance creating and establishing Fire Zones and repealing former related ordinances. Councilman Van Dusen stated that he needs more information on the Fire Zones. Councilman Traynor explained that the adoption of the previous ordinance is useless without this. Mayor Bauch stated that this is just a separation of two subjects from the original ordinance. If you'? going to change the ordinance you can do it later. Council- man Traynor again suggested having the Fire Chief and Building Inspector explain Fire Zones. Councilman Van Dusen agreed it was a good idea. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1013 BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF APRIL 25, 1977 AND HAVE THE FIRE CHIEF THERE. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #581 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION Authorizing BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. Participation in an Interlocal Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution authorizing participation Agreement in an Interlocal Agreement establishing the restructured Puget Sound Establishing Council of Governments. PSCG. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 581 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch explained that, in the new Interlocal Agreement and the By -laws for PSCG, it requires that the Delegate and Alternate be elected officials. The Mayor was previously elected Delegate now, he is asking Council to select an Alternate. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCILMAN BOHRER BE APPOINTED AS THE ALTERNATE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch reminded Council of the Special Meeting set for Thursday, April 21, 1977, 7:00 P.M. to discuss the new Subdivision Code. Mayor Bauch called Council's attention to two items under consideration in Olympia. The first is titled 'Private Property Rights' and has to do with outdoor advertising signs. (Senate Bill 2339 and Senate Bill 2956) If this bill would pass, in order to enact the Grandfather Clause in our Sign Code, the City would have to pay the owner of the signs and the property owner where the sign is located for taking them down. He recommended that Council go on record as opposed to these two bills. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT COUNCIL DELEGATE THE MAYOR TO GO TO OLYMPIA AND EXPRESS OPPOSITION TO BOTH BILLS. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 18, 1977 Page 5 Mayor's Report, Continued The second is Senate Bill 2934. This bill would abolish all Municipal, District and Magistrate Courts and put them under the State Court System. Mayor Bauch explained that this would increase the overtime cost to the City, in Police Officers court time, by 200% to 300 The City would lose control as to when court cases were held. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL OPPOSE THIS BILL AND DIRECT THE MAYOR TO SEE THAT THIS OPINION IS KNOWN. MOTION CARRIED. King Co. Council, Mayor Bauch informed Council of a new concept introduced by the Sphere of County Council. They are holding public hearings on it next Monday Influence and he intends to attend. It is called the Spheres of Influence. The idea is that the County would sign Interlocal Agreements with Cities agreeing to coordinate and work with the Cities where anything is to be done in the City's Planning Area. This includes such things as roads, building, rezoning etc. The agreement would work in reverse also where decisions would affect the adjacent area. This is brand new concept and they are starting to explore it. Treasurer's Councilman Saul read the following report. Report March Investment Register Purchased 2,325,000.00 Sold 2,300,000.00 Interest Income 12,816.82 MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Public Safety Councilman Van Dusen announced a public hearing to be held before the Committee Public Safety Committee, May 12, 1977, 7:00 P.M. in the Council Report Chambers to discuss a proposed Ordinance requiring security devices for prevention of burglary in apartment houses, hotels and motels. He stated that they are also working on a 'Noise Ordinance'. They will hold a Committee Meeting on April 28, 1977, 4:00 P.M. to hear Mr. Dave Saunders, Department of Ecology. They are in contact with Mr. Pete Bricie of the University of Washington who has done several noise studies. He will present a proposal for a study in the City. The study would be done by students so the only cost would be mileage. He stated that they are also studying the Ordinance on Amusement Devices. Mayor Bauch commended Councilman Van Dusen and his Committee for being the first to hold a public hearing for input before going to the Council. Tukwila City Councilman Traynor asked if the City has a City Parkdevelopment plan. Park He noted that the had been to the park and couldn't tell what was going on. He said that some trees had been chopped down and felt we need a development plan if we don't already have one. Steve Hall said, to the best of his knowledge, we do not have a development plan. The trees were chopped down by vandals. Report, Public Steve Hall reported there will be a Pre- Construction Conference on Works Department LID #27, Wednesday, April 20, 1977, and hopes to get this under way. The appraisals on the Rights -of -way on LID #28 are expected this week. Attorney Hard explained that the lawsuit on this LID is in the Court of Appeals and he expects the Judges to hear the arguments sometime in the Fall. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Edgar Bauch, Mayor d gitded "Maxine Anderson, City Clerk /8o