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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-07-18 Regular MinutesJuly 18, 1977 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL CITIZENS' COMMENTS COMPLAINT PROCLAMATION: Hire a Disabled Veteran Week Claim for Damages: Beckie R. Long TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL /`O M I N U T E S Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Bauch called on Allan Milligan, Utility Accountant for the City, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Milligan has just recently received his citizenship papers. Mayor Bauch, presiding, called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. LIONEL C. BOHRER, DWIGHT R. GARDNER, GEORGE D. HILL, DAN SAUL, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCILMEMBERS PESICKA AND TRAYNOR BE EXECUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. EDGAR D. BAUCH, Mayor; KJELL STOKNES, OCD Director; HUBERT CRAWLEY, Fire Chief; JOHN MCFARLAND, Administrative Assistant; LAWRENCE HARD, Deputy City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 5, 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. Current Fund Street Fund Title II Revenue Red. Shared Revenue Land Acq. Water Fund Sewer Fund Vouchers No. 3019 3181 3019 3126 68,730.12 3127 3141 17,452.25 3142 3144 1,077.10 3145 3158 10,69 3.56 3159 4,808.88 3160 3170 2,691.65 3171 3181 11,017.60 116,471.16 *Voucher No. 3082 transferred from Current Fund to Federal Shared Revenue. Mr. Elray Simon, 4625 South 134th Street, commented on the business located on the property north of his residence. The business is in violation of several requirements of Ordinance No. 743. He stated that he had contacted the City and someone investigated the problems but since that time nothing has been done. Mayor Bauch stated that he was aware of the problem but was unaware that there had been no action. He further stated that he would follow through on this. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS Mayor Bauch read a Proclamation declaring the week beginning July 24, 1977, as HIRE A DISABLED VETERAN WEEK in Tukwila and urged all employers to join in this admirable effort. John McFarland, Administrative Assistant, reviewed the claim for damage involving a Tukwila Police Vehicle and stated that the report clearly indicates liability on the part of the City. He recommended the claim be awarded in full in the amount of $158.04. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BE PAID. MOTION CARRIED. Claim for Damages: John McFarland reviewed the claim for damages involving a Tukwila James M. Smith, Jr. Police Vehicle and recommended that the claim be paid in full in the amount of $169.96. The report clearly indicates liability on the part of the City. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BE PAID. It was explained that the City's insurance has a $250.00 deductable clause. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 18, 1977 Page 2 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Waiver from Resolution #489 Rezone from Unclassified to M -1, Melvin E. Dickey Waiver from Resolution #489 Rezone from R -4 to C -1, Gerald E. Schneider Waiver from Resolution #489 Grading /Fill Permit for 30 -unit apart- ment complex, H. H. and W. P. Ketcham 1902 Melvin E. Dickey requested a waiver from Resolution #489 to allow a rezone from unclassified to M -1 on property located at 4621 South 134th Street. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE WAIVER BE GRANTED. Mr. Elray Simon, 4625 South 134th Street, asked about Resolution No. 489 and stated that he is against the rezone. He had heard that the developer hopes to put an impound lot on the property and he is opposed to it as the site is approximately 40 feet from his back door. Impound lots cause undue noise and commotion, and he felt it would be detrimental to the value of his property. Mayor Bauch explained that the Resolution requires a waiver from the Council to allow the applicant to apply to the Planning Commission for a rezone. At this time, Council is not hearing the merits of the case. He recommended Mr. Elray present his objections to the Planning Commission. Councilman Bohrer asked if the motion included accepting the staff recommendation? He was told that it did not. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MOTION BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION THAT THEY BE DIRECTED TO ANALYZE THE REZONE APPLICATION WITH PARTICULAR RESPECT TO TUKWILA ORDINANCE NO. 743 AND THE NEIGHBORING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. Gerald E. Schneider requested a waiver from Resolution No. 489 to allow a rezone from R -4 to C -1 on property located at Southcenter Boulevard and 65th Avenue South. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE WAIVER BE GRANTED. Councilman Bohrer recommended including the staff recommendation. It is staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the waiver request with the condition that the applicant may file a rezone application to C -1 only if he proposes to construct an office use on the property. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, explained that at present there is no office zoning category and C -1 is more proper than RMH. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MOTION BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION PER THEIR REPORT DATED JULY 11, 1977. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. Henry H. Ketcham, Jr., and William P. Ketcham requested a waiver to Resolution No. 489 to allow the grading and fill of property located at 62nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street for a 30 -unit apartment complex. Councilman Hill suggested the waiver be granted with the stipulation that they satisfy the Fire Department that they can get fire protection to the 30 units. Mayor Bauch noted that this action on granting the waiver is final action and you cannot put a stipulation on this unless it is associated to the fill. Deputy City Attorney Hard agreed. Chief Crawley, Fire Chief, stated that they have met with the developer, explained their requirements to him, and he agreed to the terms. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 18, 1977 Page 3 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Waiver from Resolution #489 Grading /Fill Permit for 30 -unit apart- ment complex, H. H. and W. P. Ketcham Cont. Surplusing of 1951 Kenworth City Service Truck, Fire Department Surplusing of 1970 Plymouth Station Wagon, Fire Department NEW BUSINESS Joint Statement of Principles regarding merger of King County and the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle Councilman Hill stated that the property is already zoned, and they will be building within the Codes. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE WAIVER BE GRANTED. Councilman Gardner noted that they will be filling a swamp and controlling the drainage which should improve the area. Councilman Bohrer asked if a plan had been submitted showing the nature of the pond that will be left on the site. Mr. F. E. Hammons, developer for the Ketcham Brothers, explained that the pond is approximately 3,600 square feet and there are 52,000 square feet in the total property. The pond is approximately 18 inches at the deepest part but dries up during the summer. They want to clear the area and make an attractive pond with landscaping around it. Councilman Bohrer expressed concern that Council, in working on the Comprehensive Plan, has designated the area north of this as a single family residential area. He stated that policies in the proposed comprehensive plan indicate there should be a buffer between a three story apartment and the single family residence. Councilman Hill asked if there is a steep rise behind this site? Kjell Stoknes stated that there is a steep rise to the west but to the north it is fairly level with a localized ridge line, but it is not severe. Mr. Hammons discussed the hill to the west and the ridge on the north and explained the elevation of the proposed buildings compared to those existing. Councilman Bohrer stated that the ridge to the north is approximately 100 yards to the north of the site and the ground is a gentle slope to that point. This is the area that will be the residential area adjacent to a three -story apartment complex. Mr. Hammons stated there is a 25 foot set -back in this area and the building sites will be graded to a lower elevation. Kjell Stoknes stated that the proposed grading plans are consistent with Resolution No. 489. He again raised the question of an apartment in the area where Council has said they want to see single families. This could discourage the building of single family homes to the north. Councilman Hill stated that this is a real problem created by the rezone granted by a past Council; now, how can you deny them their rights after the zoning has been granted. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN SAUL VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT CHIEF CRAWLEY BE ALLOWED TO ADVERTISE THE 1951 CITY SERVICE TRUCK FOR SALE, WITHOUT LADDERS. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST OF CHIEF CRAWLEY AND ALLOW HIM TO HAVE THE 1970 PLYMOUTH STATION WAGON AUCTIONED OFF. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL ADOPT THE JOINT STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND FORWARD TO KING COUNTY. Councilman Bohrer asked if this statement of principles binds the City to accept the merger proposal when it is developed? Mayor Bauch stated that it does not bind the City; it will be decided at the voting poles. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 18, 1977 Page 4 RESOLUTIONS Resolution #596 Interlocal agreement with City of Renton to apply for a grant to cover preliminary engineering for Grady Way Bridge Proposed Resolution Authorizing purchase of park property South 160th Street and 51st Ave. South 190 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 City of Tukwila, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Renton to apply for a grant to cover preliminary engineering for Grady Way Bridge. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 596 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Hard requested Council consideration of a proposed resolution on the purchase of park property. The property referred to is the site known as the CHG property. He explained that the sellers of the property wish to have a decision on this as soon as possible. There is a court hearing set for August 5 relating to this. Councilman Saul asked if there was anything particular in the agreement Council should know about. Attorney Hard stated that the City agrees to pay the purchase price ($265,000.00) plus closing costs. Councilman Van Dusen questioned the wording of the Resolution. It sounds like we are settling a lawsuit but should read that we are following the study which emerged from the Comprehensive Park Plan. Councilman Hill suggested placing this on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 25, 1977. Attorney Hard stated that the main point as far as timing is to proceed with the title insurance. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution authorizing purchase of park property. Councilman Hill suggested deleting the portion of Paragraph Two that starts 'and to dismiss with prejudice the lawsuit' and ends 'cause number 824877'. Attorney Hard stated that it could be omitted from the Resolution. It is included in the agreement as it is a genuine part of the arrangements. Councilman Van Dusen stated that this was submitted to Council by the Park Board; it wasn't something suggested by Council. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF JULY 25, 1977. Attorney Hard reminded Council that it takes approximately 10 days to two weeks to complete a title search. The owners have shown good faith and have every right to expect the City to follow through. Kjell Stoknes stated that they have records of the study documenting this site as part of the park plan. Councilman Bohrer stated he would like time to study the resolution and the agreement. Councilman Saul stated he supported proceeding with the title search. MOTION CARRIED TO REFER TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ON JULY 25, 1977 MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH THE TITLE SEARCH ON THE PROPOSED PARK PROPERTY. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 18, 1977 Page 5 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Proposed Resolution Mayor Bauch reported that a study of park property was made in 1969. Authorizing purchase At that time the study indicated a park for the McMicken Heights Area. of park property In 1976, the Council indicated that acquiring a park site for Cont. McMicken Heights was their second priority and they instructed the Park Board to survey the area for a park site. The Park Board studied five sites and designated this particular property as their No. 1 selection. It was after this that a building permit for that property was applied for. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Police Station Hours 905 Mayor Bauch informed Council that he will be on vacation from July 25 to August 10. He will be accompanying 36 boys to the National Boy Scout Jamboree on the east coast. He reminded Council and audience that July 25 is the opening day for filing for Council positions. Mayor Bauch announced that on August 22 there will be a public hearing before the Committee of the Whole Meeting on the possible use of Revenue Sharing money. Treasurer's Monthly Councilman Saul read the City Treasurer's report. June income from Report of Investments investments of $1,500,000 sold was $10,521.42. Purchased investments amounted to $1,775,000. A large property tax allocation and June sales tax produced the additional surplus funds to invest. Councilman Van Dusen expressed concern over the new closing hours of the Police Station. He recalled that back in February it was stated that the Police Station would remain open 24 hours. He stated that low security of the area and booking problem individuals during the closed hours caused his concern. Mayor Bauch explained that when the budget was discussed it was the intention, at that time, that when Valley Communication opened, the Police Station would discontinue clerical help after 5 p.m. and resume at 8 a.m. All police will be dispatched from Valley Communicator There have been only 18 bookings in the last 3 months. It doesn't warrant round the -clock clerks in the department. He explainted further that the reason Valley Communication hasn't gone into full operation is because they haven't received the Federal Communication Commission License for Renton and Auburn to use the frequency. Tukwila and Kent are on the same frequenty but Auburn and Renton are different. Tukwila and Kent started dispatching from the center this morning. Councilman Van Dusen protested that this should be looked at more carefully before a definite decision is made to close the Police Station Councilman Saul stated he is also concerned about the booking problem. He noted that when we move into new City Hall, we should have someone on duty 24 hours again. Councilman Hill also stated that he would like to see someone there 24 hours so we won't have a security problem. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF JULY 25, 1977. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE 8:15 P.M. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJI RN. MOTION CARRIED. 7 George Hill; Mayor Pro Tem Maxine'Anderson, City Clerk